Tomato Caper Tapenade
Transform your snacking and entertaining game with this vibrant Tomato Caper Tapenade, a Mediterranean-inspired delight packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with softened sun-dried tomatoes, briny capers, and rich Kalamata olives, this tapenade is elevated with the zing of fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of fresh parsley. The chunky, rustic texture makes it perfect as a savory spread for crusty bread, a dip for vegetable sticks, or a flavorful condiment for sandwiches and wraps. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe is ideal for quick appetizers or meal prep, and its naturally vegan and gluten-free profile makes it a crowd-pleaser for every occasion. Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with this easy yet elegant Tomato Caper Tapenade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- 3 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons water (if needed)
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a heatproof bowl. Cover them with boiling water and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and pat them dry.
In a food processor, combine the softened sun-dried tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, garlic cloves, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Pulse the mixture a few times until coarse but well combined. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
Add the fresh parsley and black pepper, then pulse a few more times to incorporate the parsley into the tapenade. Do not over-process; the texture should remain slightly chunky.
If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and pulse again until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The capers and olives typically provide enough saltiness, so additional salt may not be necessary.
Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Serve with crackers, bread, vegetable sticks, or as a condiment for sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4583 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 4150 mg | 88% | |
*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.
