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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Spreads & Aioli

    Olivada Spread

    Published on January 23, 2022 - Updated on January 9, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Olivada Spread is absolutely delicious on a toasted French Baguette. Super easy to make. Makes a great appetizer.
     
    olivada spread

    I made this Olivada Spread as an appetizer one Sunday afternoon and it was so good that we ate the whole thing and skipped dinner altogether. A key ingredient in this dish is the Greek Olives, more commonly known as Kalamata Olives. These Greek olives are only grown in Greece near the town of Kalamata (hence their name) so they can be a little pricey.

    olivada spread

    Kalamata Olives are high in sodium, healthy fats and contain a natural antioxidant. They are also particularly high in iron and vitamin A. Since these olives have a rather unique flavor profile, finding a substitute can be next to impossible. Probably the closest would be Black or Green Olives but the dish will not be as good as with Kalamata Olives.

    Kalamata Olives
    Jar of Kalamata Olives

    The way I like to toast the baguette is to preheat your oven to 400°F. I cut the baguette into thin slices on the diagonal, place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil. Then I toast them for 5-6 minutes or until they reach the doneness I am looking for.

    olivada on a baguette

    I like to serve this Olivada Spread with toasted sliced baguettes but you can essentially serve this delicious spread with just about anything like crackers, cut vegetables, etc. But you have to trust me on this one that it is best served on a nicely toasted baguette.

    bowl of olivada

    This Olivada spread is very similar to the Classic French Tapenade. the major difference is that a french tapenade recipe usually has anchovies in them. Since I don't really care for anchovies, this recipe will do just fine.

    olivada spread

    For more great recipes with Kalamata Olives, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Greek Chicken and Pita Casserole
    • Focaccia with Kalamata Olives
    • Greek Chicken Orzo Salad with Kalamata Olives

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Olivada Spread recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Greek Kalamata Olives, Capers, Garlic Cloves, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ground Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a French Baguette.

    🥣 How to make Olivada Spread

    Add the kalamata olives, capers and garlic to a food processor. Pulse intermittently until the ingredients are combined.
    Place the mixture in a bowl and add the lemon juice, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
    Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the olive mixture, stirring to incorporate.
    Place the olivada spread in a small serving bowl alongside thin slices of toasted baguette.

    Olivada Spread

    Olivada Spread

    This Olivada Spread is absolutely delicious on a toasted French Baguette. Super easy to make. Makes a great appetizer.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 8
    Calories 256 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Cups Greek Kalamata Olives, pitted
    • 1 tablespoon Capers
    • 4 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste
    • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 French Baguette, sliced and toasted
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    Instructions
     

    • Add the kalamata olives, capers and garlic to a food processor. Pulse intermittently until the ingredients are combined.
    • Place the mixture in a bowl and add the lemon juice, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
    • Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the olive mixture, stirring to incorporate.
    • Place the olivada spread in a small serving bowl alongside thin slices of toasted baguette.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 746mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg

    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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    2 Comments

    1. Lisa Larramendy

      December 20, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      Easy, easy recipe and taste really good. Taking it to a holiday party. Thanks!

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      • Chef Rodney

        December 25, 2022 at 7:39 pm

        Glad you liked it Lisa!

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