Artificial Flavors Free Avocado & Olive Tapenade with Lime
This vibrant spread brings together two of the most satisfying ingredients in the Mediterranean pantry — buttery Castelvetrano olives and creamy ripe avocado — with a citrusy twist that makes it feel entirely its own. Fresh lime juice and zest cut right through the richness, while parsley, basil, and optional cilantro keep every bite tasting bright and garden-fresh. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add a subtle warmth that you won't find in a standard tapenade, and every single flavor comes from a real, whole ingredient you can actually recognize. That's the quiet win here: no flavor packets, no store-bought shortcuts, no mystery additives — just honest pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The food processor keeps things easy, and a quick pulse is all it takes to land on that perfect chunky, spreadable texture. Pile it onto crusty bread, spoon it over grilled fish, or use it as a dip for raw vegetables — it holds up beautifully for a few hours in the fridge, so it's just as good for a casual weeknight snack as it is for a spread-worthy appetizer board.
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6 servings
- 1 cup pitted castelvetrano olives (or other mild green olives)
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain the Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives and pat them dry with a paper towel — excess brine will make the tapenade watery.
- 2
Add the olives, avocado, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, parsley, basil, turmeric, ginger, and salt to a food processor. Add the cilantro, if using.
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