Sesame Free Garlic-Herb Olive Tapenade

Briny, herby, and deeply savory, this olive tapenade is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Two varieties of olives — buttery Castelvetrano and bold Kalamata — get pulsed together with fresh garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and a bright hit of lemon zest for a spread that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. A splash of apple cider vinegar and good extra-virgin olive oil tie it all together, giving the finished tapenade a glossy, rough-textured consistency that's perfect for scooping onto crusty bread or dolloping over grilled vegetables. Store-bought tapenades and Mediterranean-style spreads can be sneaky about hidden sesame — tahini has a way of showing up in unexpected places — so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you get all the bold Mediterranean flavor with none of the label-reading stress. Tear in a few fresh basil leaves at the end if you have them; it adds a subtle sweetness that rounds out the whole thing beautifully.

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