Feta and Olive Tapenade

Feta and Olive Tapenade is a vibrant Greek spread that combines the tangy creaminess of feta cheese with the briny richness of olives. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as an appetizer, served with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Feta and Olive Tapenade
10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
220 kcal

Ingredients

  • Feta cheese - 100 grams
  • Kalamata olives - 80 grams, pitted
  • Green olives - 80 grams, pitted
  • Capers - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, and minced garlic.
  2. Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are coarsely chopped and well combined.
  3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice until the tapenade reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Add chopped parsley and black pepper to taste, then pulse once more to incorporate.
  5. Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil, which can support heart health.
  • Feta cheese provides a good source of calcium and protein.

Tags

GreekHalalLunch