Best 2 Greek Olive Tapenade Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than Greek olive tapenade. This flavorful spread is made with Kalamata olives, olive oil, capers, and herbs, making it the perfect complement to crackers, bread, or vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful dip that will add a taste of Greece to your next gathering. Tapenade is a traditional Mediterranean dish that is typically made with black olives, but this recipe uses Kalamata olives, which have a more intense flavor. The olives are pitted and finely chopped, then mixed with olive oil, capers, and herbs. The mixture is then spread on bread or crackers and served as an appetizer.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK OLIVE TAPENADE

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Welcome to an olive lover's dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil to have the ultimate in Mediterranean bliss. -Lisa Sojka, Rockport, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings (about 2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups pitted Greek olives, drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Toasted baguette slices

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse olives with garlic until finely chopped. Add oil and parsley; pulse until combined. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GREEK OLIVE TAPENADE

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This recipe was created for the Greek themed day when I was teaching the 2013 "Cuisine Around the World" cooking elective for 3rd-5th graders at The Village Charter School.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups kalamata olives, pitted
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons red onions, diced
6 -8 fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 baguette, sliced into thin rounds (toasted or untoasted)

Steps:

Put all ingredients into blender or food processor, and process until combined and of desired texture.
Serve on baguette rounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1586.5, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 3351.2, Carbohydrate 240.7, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 60.8

Tips:

Choose ripe, flavorful olives for the best results.
If you don't have capers, you can substitute finely diced pickles or cornichons.
For a smoother tapenade, use a food processor or blender to blend the ingredients.
If you prefer a chunkier tapenade, chop the ingredients by hand.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
Serve tapenade with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This classic Greek olive tapenade is a versatile and delicious appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables, this tapenade is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try.