Olive Tapenade with Whole Grain Crackers
A savory Mediterranean olive spread made with Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect with whole grain crackers or fresh vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.5 cup green olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 Whole grain crackers for serving
- 1 Fresh cucumber slices (optional)
- 1 Cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper to a food processor.
- 2
Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped but still slightly chunky.
- 3
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 5
Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl.
- 6
Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- 7
Garnish with chopped parsley.
- 8
Serve with whole grain crackers, cucumber slices, or cherry tomatoes.
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