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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Spreads & Aioli

    Greek Olive Tapenade

    Published by Rodney on February 22, 2023 - Jump to Recipe - 1 Comment

    This Tapenade recipe made with Greek Olives makes a great appetizer served on crackers, pita chips or crusty bread.
    greek olive tapenade

    Here is a simple Greek Olive Tapenade that you can whip up in minutes. Tastes great on crackers or use it for your next charcuterie board.

    A tapenade is basically a fancy word for a spread made from olives and a few other ingredients like capers.

    bowl of mixed pitted greek olives
    Mixed Greek Olives

    When you buy Greek Olives they are usually packed in salty water so they contain a high amount of sodium. So if you are concerned about your sodium intake you may want to skip this recipe.

    tapenade in a bowl

    🍳 How to toast Pine Nuts

    The simplest way to toast pine nuts is to add them to a small dry skillet (no oil) and over medium-low and cook them, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. The pine nuts should be golden brown. Watch them carefully as they can easily burn.

    toasted pine nuts

    You can serve this delicious olive tapenade with your favorite crackers, baked pita chips or some nice crusty bread slices just like my Olivada Spread which is equally delicious.

    greek olive tapenade

    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    I love greek olives, especially kalamata olives but if you prefer you can substitute them for some pitted Italian Olives. Most grocery stores will carry either one.

    tapenade on cracker

    For more great recipes made with Pine Nuts, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • chicken couscous toasted pine nuts
      Chicken Couscous with Toasted Pine Nuts
    • Roasted Garlic Green Beans
      Roasted Garlic Green Beans
    • pesto sauce
      Blondie’s Pesto Sauce

    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Greek Olive Tapenade recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Mixed Greek Olives, Fresh Cilantro, Pine Nuts, Capers, Garlic Cloves and Lemon Zest.

    🥣 How to Make Greek Olive Tapenade

    Add the greek olives, cilantro, toasted pine nuts, capers, garlic and lemon zest to the food processor.
    Pulse until medium chopped or desired doneness, about 20 times.
    Transfer to a small bowl and mix well.
    Optionally serve with crackers, pita chips or sliced crusty bread.

    📖 Recipe

    greek olive tapenade

    Greek Olive Tapenade

    This Tapenade recipe made with Greek Olives makes a great appetizer served on crackers, pita chips or crusty bread.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total TimeTotal Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Author Rodney
    Servings 4
    Calories 69 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Bowl for Mixing

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Cup Mixed Greek Olives, pitted
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon Pine Nuts, toasted
    • 2 teaspoon Capers, rinsed and drained
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled
    • ½ teaspoon Lemon Zest

    Serving Suggestions

    • Crackers
    • Pita Chips
    • Slices of Bread

    Instructions
     

    • Add the greek olives, cilantro, toasted pine nuts, capers, garlic and lemon zest to the food processor.
    • Pulse until medium chopped or desired doneness, about 20 times.
    • Transfer to a small bowl and mix well.
    • Optionally serve with crackers, pita chips or bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 555mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Marcy

      July 12, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      My family just loved this Greek Olive Tapenade. Was very easy to make and very tasty.

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