Olive Tapenade

Simple yet elegant, this easy olive tapenade is a great addition to a party or as an appetizer before a Mediterranean meal. Serve with crackers or sliced and toasted French bread. Delicious!

Ingredients:

½ c. green olives, pitted

½ c. black olives, pitted

1 anchovy fillet, optional

½ tsp. dried oregano

1 clove garlic, smashed

1 lemon, juiced

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Combine olives, anchovy (if using), oregano, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, until a coarse paste forms. Drizzle in olive oil while pulsing until combined. Serve with crackers or slices of toast.