Description
Mediterranean magic meets culinary artistry in this olive sun-dried tomato tapenade, a bold blend of tangy olives and sweet dried tomatoes. Spread generously on crusty bread or use as a zesty pasta companion, you’ll savor each intense, flavor-packed bite of this irresistible Mediterranean delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup green olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Herbs:
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 1 handful fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Gather fresh green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like mint, parsley, dill, and oregano into the food processor bowl.
- Drop in minced garlic cloves and premium olive oil to enhance the tapenade’s flavor profile.
- Activate the food processor and pulse the ingredients, periodically pausing to scrape down the container’s interior walls.
- Continue processing until the mixture reaches a harmonious texture – from rustic and chunky to silky smooth, depending on personal preference.
- Sample the tapenade and adjust seasoning if necessary, ensuring a balanced blend of briny, herbal, and rich flavors.
- Transfer the prepared tapenade to a serving dish, creating an inviting presentation for dipping.
- Accompany the spread with an assortment of crisp crackers, creamy hummus, and fresh vegetable crudités like crisp cucumber spears and vibrant carrot sticks for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose Mediterranean olives for authentic flavor, ensuring they are pitted to prevent blending mishaps.
- Adjust herb quantities based on personal preference, balancing mint’s freshness with robust oregano notes.
- Consider adding roasted red peppers or capers for extra depth and complexity in the tapenade’s taste profile.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg