13 Best Tapenade Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like a Mediterranean Masterchef
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
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Tapenade, a Mediterranean favorite, is the perfect way to turn everyday meals into something special. Even with just a few simple ingredients, this traditional spread can bring life to your plate.
Whether you are serving a crowd at a dinner party or just looking for a simple snack for yourself, these 13 best tapenade recipes will have you feeling like a master chef. From classic olive tapenade to creative takes like mushroom and figs, each one brings a unique flavor and texture.
Give your meals a taste of the Mediterranean with these tasty tapenade recipes. You won’t believe how easy it is to make something that tastes so good!
PepperScale
Spicy Italian Tapenade
Spice up your next dinner party with this zesty, Italian-inspired tapenade! This easy-to-make tapenade is loaded with spicy Italian flavors and is sure to be a hit with your friends. Serve with crackers and a glass of wine for the perfect evening snack!
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Wisconsin Cheese
Feta and Olive Tapenade
This classic Mediterranean tapenade is a quick and easy way to bring vibrant flavors to any meal! Feta cheese, olives, and a few simple ingredients come together to create a delicious, spreadable condiment that is perfect for toasts, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. Enjoy the bright and salty flavors o...
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Delicious Table
Meyer Lemon Tapenade Appetizer
Delightfully fresh Meyer Lemon Tapenade Appetizer is perfect to serve at parties and holidays. Serve on an appetizer cheese board, or give as a food gift!
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5 min
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126
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$0.64
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The Rustic Foodie
Mushroom Tapenade Appetizer
This Mushroom Tapenade is an easy vegan appetizer recipe! It's made with grilled mushrooms, Kalamata olives, and perfect on crostini.
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20 min
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53
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$0.61
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Food and Wine
Black Olive Tapenade with Figs and Mint
What makes this tapenade special is the clever mix of oil- and brine-cured olives and the surprise of sweet, fresh and tangy notes from the dried figs, mint and capers.
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$1.52
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The Wanderlust Kitchen
Lemony Olive Tapenade with Feta
Bring a Mediterranean flavor to your dinner table with this easy Lemony Olive Tapenade with Feta. With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn the yogurt-based dip into a delicious and unique topping for your favorite dishes. It's a great way to add a zesty lemon flavor to your meals without too...
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Feta-Infused Olive Tapenade
This delicious and easy-to-make Feta-Infused Olive Tapenade is a delightful blend of bold flavors perfect for pairing with crackers, breadsticks, or charcuterie. Elevate your appetizer game with this simple yet crowd-pleasing dish.
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30 min
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$1.22
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Ingredients
Directions
4 STEPS
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In a large bowl, mix together the store-bought olive tapenade, chopped fresh parsley, and olive oil.
2
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese until evenly distributed.
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Cover and refrigerate the tapenade mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
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Serve the Feta-Infused Olive Tapenade with assorted crackers, breadsticks, and charcuterie.
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The MOM 100 Cookbook
Green Olive Tapenade
This beautiful, citrusy green olive tapenade packs a terrific salty flavor punch and has SO many great uses. You will find yourself searching for all sorts of ways to incorporate it into a dish, and it's an instant appetizer when spread on crostini.
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10 min
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$0.57
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Well Seasoned
Green Olive Tapenade
Hands down, the best green olive tapenade you will ever make! Blend green olives with capers, anchovies, fresh herbs, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. The whole thing takes 5 minutes or less! We love serving this on toasted baguette, but alongside crudité and crackers would be amazing too!...
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$1.41
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Pinch Me, I'm Eating
Simple Black and Green Olive Tapenade
This simple black and green olive tapenade recipe is an easy, savory spread you can make in about five minutes! Serve with crostini or use as a sandwich topping!
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Goya
Spanish-Style Tapenade
A Spanish Green Olive Spread
GOYA® Fancy Pimientos and GOYA® Green Olives combine to create a bright and flavorful spread that showcases the quality Spanish ingredients in all of their glory. Here, the olive dip adorns toasts to create a Spanish-style bruschetta, perfect for serving at your next ta...
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$1.09
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Sweet Caramel Sunday
Artichoke Olive Tapenade
Artichoke Olive Tapenade is a vegan recipe that is perfect as an appetizer! With green olives this easy artichoke recipe is versatile and delicious.
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10 min
TOTAL TIME
73
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$0.54
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