Italian Salsa Verde Tapenade

Italian Salsa Verde Tapenade is bold, flexible, and super quick to mix up. It combines two of the best condiments (in my opinion) into one. Italian salsa verde brings brightness and fresh herbs, while tapenade adds a briny depth from olives, anchovies, and capers. Blended together, you get a punchy, savory spread that’s bold, balanced, and incredibly versatile. It comes together in minutes and instantly makes whatever you’re eating taste better!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s the kind of condiment that does a lot of work with very little effort. Salty, tangy, herby, and just rich enough. You can serve it as a dip with bread or crackers, use it as a spread on sandwiches, or spoon it over grilled veggies or meat. It keeps well in the fridge and the flavor only improves with time, making it a great make-ahead staple.

Ingredient Notes

Green Olives. Castelvetrano olives are ideal here for their mild, buttery flavor, but you could use any other green olive you like.

Capers. Add briny sharpness

Anchovies. Bring a savory umami depth

Garlic. For bite and balance

Fresh Parsley. Keeps it fresh and bright

Lemon Juice. Adds acidity to wake up all the flavors

Olive Oil. Helps everything blend together into a cohesive spread

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Tips for Making This Recipe

• Pulse in a food processor rather than pureeing to keep some texture
• Taste as you go and adjust salt and lemon gradually to get the right balance
• Let sit for at least 10 minutes to give the flavors a chance to meld
• Store in the fridge but bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor

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Italian Salsa Verde Tapenade

Salty, tangy, herby, and just rich enough. You can serve it as a dip with bread or crackers, use it as a spread on sandwiches, or spoon it over grilled veggies or meat.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Condiments + Sauces, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Servings: 2 cups

Author: Sammy

Ingredients

• 2 c Castelvetrano olives
• 2 c flat leaf parsley
• 1 small clove garlic
• 4 anchovy fillets
• 1 tbsp capers
• squeeze of lemon juice
• ½ c extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the tapenade is combined but still has a bit of texture to it. Add more olive oil as needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as needed.