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!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the softened sun-dried tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, garlic cloves, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture a few times until coarse but well combined. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and pulse again until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The capers and olives typically provide enough saltiness, so additional salt may not be necessary.

Step 7

Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Step 8

Serve with crackers, bread, vegetable sticks, or as a condiment for sandwiches and wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	490 grams (490.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1149

Total Fat 91.70g	118%
Saturated Fat 13.90g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4583mg	199%
Total Carbohydrate 84.40g	31%
Dietary Fiber 23.70g	85%
Total Sugars 43.20g
Protein 20.50g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 4150mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 27.1%