Olive Tapenade for Your Panini
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Olive Tapenade for Your Panini! Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this quick and easy spread combines the briny richness of Kalamata and green olives with zesty capers, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic. Brightened by a splash of lemon juice and perfectly balanced with extra-virgin olive oil, this tapenade comes together in just 10 minutes using a food processor. Its slightly chunky yet spreadable texture makes it the perfect complement to crispy panini bread, or use it as a savory dip or versatile sandwich spread. Ideal for both casual lunches and gourmet gatherings, this panini-ready olive tapenade is a must-try for olive lovers and foodies alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Add the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic cloves, and fresh parsley to a food processor.
Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.
Add the lemon juice and black pepper to the processor.
Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. It should be slightly chunky but spreadable.
Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add a pinch of salt if the olives are not salty enough).
Transfer the tapenade to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Spread generously on your favorite panini bread or use as a dip or spread for other sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.8 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5792 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
