Embark on a culinary journey to savor the remarkable flavors of Wolfgang's Salad Tasting Plate, featuring an exquisite Black and Green Olive Tapenade. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, offering a perfect balance of savory, salty, and herbal notes. Indulge in a delightful exploration of these iconic Mediterranean ingredients as we uncover the secrets behind creating this exceptional tapenade that will transform your taste buds and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE
The tapenade can be served as an hors d'oeuvre, in a small bowl, surrounded with tiny toasted bread slices or crackers. At Spago, we spread goat cheese onto lightly toasted croutons, top them with the tapenade, and serve them with our Caesar Salad.
Provided by Wolfgang Puck
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Herb Olive Tomato No-Cook Oscars Fall Winter
Yield Makes 1 heaping cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed.
- To prepare ahead:
- Tapenade will keep up to 1 week, refrigerated, in a covered container.
GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE
Cerignola and Castelvetrano olives are big, briny, meaty, and sweet. If unavailable, use other types, or simplify with just one.
Provided by Andrew Knowlton
Categories Bon Appétit Olive Condiment/Spread Parsley Anchovy Lemon Juice Capers
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix anchovies, both olives, parsley, oil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large jar or medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Do Ahead
- Tapenade can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE
"This recipe offers an excellent way to create elegant and full-flavored appetizers," writes Teresa Spencer from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. "It's perfect with wine and other drinks."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add olives; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Serve with toasted French bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h45m
Yield 1 heaping cup
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the goat cheese: Combine the parsley, chives, thyme, and pepper and place on a flat surface. Roll the log of cheese in the mixture, coating all sides and retaining the shape of the log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Yield: 1 log
- For the tapenade: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil and crostini. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Spread on homemade crostini, recipe follows.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- In a pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes. Drain and refresh in ice water. Drain. Peel, core, cut into quarters, and remove seeds.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on the tray, cut side down. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
- Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, about 1 hour. When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer to a container. Pour olive oil over and cover the container. Refrigerate and use as needed.
- Yield: 1 1/4 cups
- Arrange the bread slices in a baking tray. Brush with olive oil and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then rub with garlic clove. For each of the crostini, spread 1 tablespoon Herbed Goat Cheese and top with 1 teaspoon Black and Green Olive Tapenade.
- Yield: 2 servings
WOLFGANG'S SALAD TASTING PLATE: MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thickness. Drain cheese of any excess water and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside. Arrange the tomato and cheese slices so they over lap each other. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with the basil.
BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and add pepper to your desired taste.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh olives, herbs, and vegetables will give your tapenade the best flavor.
- Pit the olives: This is essential for a smooth tapenade. You can use a cherry pitter or a sharp knife to remove the pits.
- Chop the ingredients finely: This will help the tapenade to come together and create a smooth texture.
- Use a food processor: This is the easiest way to make tapenade. Just add all of the ingredients to the food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar for a bit of acidity.
- Serve immediately or store: Tapenade can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Tapenade is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for spreading on bread or crackers, using as a dip for vegetables, or adding to pasta or pizza. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a tapenade that everyone will enjoy.
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