Three Olive Tapenade

I was going to buy some tapenade at the store for my grilled tomatoes tapenade recipe, but after seeing the outrageous price for a small container, I decided to make it at home.  This easy olive tapenade recipe pairs well with the above tomato recipe, tapenade pork chops, a snack with crackers or rustic bread, or a tasty grilled cheese panini sandwich.

Three Olive Tapenade

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of kalamata olives
• ½ cup of green olives with pimentos
• ¼ cup of black olives
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

How to Make a Three Olive Tapenade

Finely chop the olives together with a sharp knife, then place them into a small bowl.

Add the minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to the olives, then mix until evenly combined.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours if possible.

Side Note: I enjoy my tapenade a bit chunkier, but you can also make it smooth and creamy if you use a food processor.