4️⃣ Brighten it up 🍋
Finely grate the lemon zest over the mixture and stir with a spoon. This step adds a sunny, zesty lift that balances the deep olive flavor.
5️⃣ Let the flavors mingle ❄️
Cover the tapenade and let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This gives time for all those Mediterranean notes to marry beautifully.
6️⃣ Serve with style 🍞
Transfer to a small bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and serve with crispy toasted bread slices or crunchy breadsticks. Perfect for sharing during an aperitif or as a side to grilled fish.
💡 Tips for Effortless Cooking
🧄 Use ready-made garlic purée and well-drained capers in vinegar to save precious minutes.
🫙 Make it ahead — the tapenade tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
🔄 Ingredient Swap
For a vegan-friendly version, replace the anchovies with 30 g of green tapenade or finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes 🌱.
✨ Serving & Finishing Touch
For an irresistible twist, spread the tapenade onto bread slices, then pop them under a hot grill for 1 minute until lightly golden and fragrant 🔥🍞.
🌊 Why This Recipe Feels Like a Mediterranean Getaway
One bite of this tapenade is like sitting on a sunny terrace in Provence, a gentle sea breeze in the air, and the scent of lemon groves nearby 🌊🍋🌿. It’s simple, healthy, and utterly unforgettable.
