Provençal Olive Tapenade
This Provençal olive tapenade is a quick and easy appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with a combination of black and green olives, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, and basil. The tapenade is finely chopped but not pureed, so it has a nice texture. It's seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the tapenade with crackers, bread, or grilled vegetables.
Tapenade is a Provençal dish that is typically made with olives, capers, and anchovies. It is thought to have originated in the 18th century, and there are many different variations of the recipe. This particular recipe is for a classic Provençal olive tapenade. It is made with a combination of black and green olives, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, and basil. The tapenade is finely chopped but not pureed, so it has a nice texture. It is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the tapenade with crackers, bread, or grilled vegetables.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound mixed black and green olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine the olives, oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
  2. Process until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
  3. Transfer the tapenade to a bowl and stir in the parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve with crackers, bread, or grilled vegetables.
Why It Works
  • The combination of black and green olives gives the tapenade a nice flavor and texture.
  • The extra-virgin olive oil adds richness and flavor to the tapenade.
  • The red wine vinegar adds a bit of acidity to the tapenade.
  • The Dijon mustard adds a bit of spice to the tapenade.
  • The garlic adds a bit of flavor to the tapenade.
  • The parsley and basil add a bit of freshness to the tapenade.
  • The salt and pepper season the tapenade to taste.