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Homemade Olive Tapenade served in a white bowl on a marble counter

Easy Homemade Olive Tapenade

This easy Homemade Olive Tapenade is packed with briny olives, capers, sundried tomatoes, and garlic blended into a flavorful spread. It’s the perfect quick appetizer or snack for charcuterie boards, parties, or cozy nights in.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green pitted olives
  • 1 cup black pitted olives
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the olives.

  2. Add olives, capers, sundried tomatoes, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor.

  3. Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.

  4. Serve with crostini or crackers and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

  • Use both olive types for a balanced flavor.

  • Add red pepper flakes for a little kick.

  • Tastes even better the next day.

  • Store in the fridge for up to a week.

  • Great on toast, flatbreads, or charcuterie boards.