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The best Greek tapenade recipe.

Greek Tapenade

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • 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

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  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped (I used Mediterranean mix)
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oilmore 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 garlicminced

Instructions

  1. Place olives, olive oil, lemon juice, and pinch of salt in a food processor.
  2. Pulse a few times – ensure olives are still chunky and not pureed at all.
  3. Combine olives with tomatoes, feta cheese and garlic and gently fold together.
  4. Add additional olive oil and/or salt to taste.
  5. 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