Oats Free Pomegranate & Mint Olive Tapenade
This tapenade is a showstopper — briny, bright, and just a little unexpected thanks to the jewel-like pomegranate arils folded in at the end. The combination of Kalamata and green olives gives it real depth, while capers, lemon zest, and a whisper of cumin keep every bite lively and complex. Because the arils and fresh mint are stirred in by hand rather than blitzed in the food processor, you get little bursts of sweetness and pops of color throughout the finished spread. Everything here is naturally free of grains and cereals, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your appetizer spread. A quick 30-minute rest in the fridge is all it takes for the flavors to come together into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Serve it alongside crusty bread, crackers, or crudités, and don't be surprised when it disappears before anything else on the table.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 ½ cups pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and cumin in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no whole olives remain, but the texture is still chunky — not a smooth paste.
- 2
Add the extra virgin olive oil and pulse 3–4 more times until the oil is incorporated and the tapenade holds together loosely.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!