
This bold, briny spread takes the classic Provençal condiment somewhere entirely unexpected — bright lime zest and freshly grated ginger cut right through the richness of the olives, giving you something that feels both familiar and completely alive. Kalamata and green olives are pulsed together with capers and garlic until the mixture is rough and spreadable, never pasty, so every bite still has real texture and character. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, and a short rest at room temperature lets those ginger and lime notes fully bloom into the olives before you even take a taste. For anyone navigating a yeast-free approach, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is whole, straightforward, and free from the fermented or leavened additions that can make store-bought spreads a gamble. It's the kind of thing you'll want to slather on crackers, spoon over grilled fish, or tuck alongside a cheese board without a second thought. The optional parsley adds a fresh, herby finish that makes it look as good as it tastes.
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Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse 8–10 times, until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no whole olives remain — the texture should be rough and spreadable, not a smooth paste.
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