
Bright, briny, and impossibly easy to pull together, this olive tapenade is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Castelvetrano olives bring a buttery, mild sweetness that balances the deeper, more intense punch of Kalamata, while capers add a sharp little pop that ties it all together. Fresh parsley and thyme keep things lively and herbaceous, and a splash of apple cider vinegar lifts the whole mixture without overpowering it. The food processor does the heavy lifting — just a few quick pulses and you have a rough, spreadable texture that's far more satisfying than anything smooth and uniform. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, store-bought tapenades and spreads can be a minefield of hidden sesame or other seed-based oils, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Spread it over crusty bread, spoon it alongside roasted vegetables, or use it as a bold finishing touch on grilled fish or chicken — it genuinely works everywhere.
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Combine the Castelvetrano olives, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, parsley, and thyme in the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse 8–10 times, until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large olive pieces remain — the texture should be rough and spreadable, not a smooth paste.
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