Tuna Tapenade Recipe

Name: Tuna Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned pitted black olives; 1/2 cup jarred pitted green olives; 4 tablespoons capers; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (5 to 6-ounce) can tuna, in oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Crostini, recipe follows; 1 baguette; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup canned pitted black olives
1/2 cup jarred pitted green olives
4 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (5 to 6-ounce) can tuna, in oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crostini, recipe follows
1 baguette
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Blend all the ingredients, except the tuna, in a food processor until smooth but still chunky.
2
Transfer to a medium serving bowl.
3
Drain the tuna but do not rinse.
4
Flake the tuna with a fork.
5
Add to the olive mixture, blending gently with a fork.
6
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7
Serve with Crostini.
8
Crostini:
9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
10
Slice the baguette, on the bias, into thin slices.
11
In a small bowl, mix the oils and salt and pepper, to taste.
12
Using a pastry brush, lightly coat 1 side of bread slices with the oil.
13
Arrange on a sheet tray and bake until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

173

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup canned pitted black olives, 1/2 cup jarred pitted green olives, 4 tablespoons capers, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, and more.

Yes, Tuna Tapenade falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Tapenade

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Variations & substitutions

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