Our quick and easy Greek Tapenade is a fun spin on the classic olive tapenade recipe and makes the perfect appetizer! Made in a matter of minutes with real, simple ingredients. We will definitely be serving this up for holidays, game day, or just a backyard happy hour!
The Best Greek Tapenade
If you have ever ordered a Greek salad, I think you will agree that the best part is at the end when all the lettuce is gone and you are just left with olives, feta cheese and tomato…. No – just me? Well, if you haven’t experienced it, all the more reason for you to make this easy app! This was my inspiration and it turned out perfectly. I took my Classic Olive Tapenade recipe and gave it this fun twist. Very easy and a fun and different appetizer to have out for your guests or to bring to your next dinner party.
What You Will Need
- kalamata olives – a traditional ingredient for any Greek-inspired recipe.
- fresh garlic – everything is always better with a little bit of garlic in the mix!
- lemon juice – a little acidity brings a light & refreshing taste and amplifies so much flavor.
- olive oil – always a must in any homemade dip or tapenade.
- roma tomatoes – fresh tomatoes are another traditional ingredient in so many Greek recipes.
- feta cheese – this slightly salty cheese on top is so good and you can use dairy-free feta, if you prefer.
- kosher salt – a simple seasoning that is always a must!
How To Make Greek Tapenade
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the fresh ingredients.
Place the kalamata olives, oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small food processor or blender and pulse a few times. Keep a chunky texture.
Add this olive mixture to a medium bowl with the tomatoes, garlic, and feta cheese. Mix to fully combine.
Best Way To Serve Greek Tapenade
This Greek tapenade recipe is served as one of our favorite dips! We serve it with homemade crostini, pita chips, crackers, crusty bread, or grilled bread. Option to add some fresh lemon zest on top!
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Greek Tapenade
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Description
A simple and delicious Greek Tapenade recipe that tastes just like a Greek Salad! Perfect for your next get-together!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped (I used Mediterranean mix)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- pinch of kosher salt, more to taste
- 1/2 cup roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (chop up larger chunks)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place olives, olive oil, lemon juice, and pinch of salt in a food processor.
- Pulse a few times – ensure olives are still chunky and not pureed at all.
- Combine olives with tomatoes, feta cheese and garlic and gently fold together.
- Add additional olive oil and/or salt to taste.
- Serve with crostini, crackers, or pita bread and garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free use a dairy-free feta cheese.
- Storage: store leftovers (or make ahead) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 57
- Sugar: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 249.5 mg
- Fat: 4.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.2 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
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