FIG-OLIVE TAPENADE WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PERSIMMON
Adding chopped dried figs to tapenade lends a fruity note that contrasts with the briny Kalamata olives in this thick, garlic-spiked spread. Here, it's served alongside silky slices of prosciutto and juicy persimmon to echo and round out those sweet-salty flavors. If you're starting with soft, plump dried figs, you don't need to soak them first. Just chop them up and add to the food processor with the olives. Leftover tapenade will keep for at least a week or two in the fridge, and makes a terrific condiment for sandwiches, or serve it with roasted chicken or meats.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place figs in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit until soft and pliable, 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and coarsely chop.
- In a food processor, combine chopped figs, olives, anchovies, lemon juice, garlic and rosemary. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil, and process until mixture becomes a paste, 1 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides once or twice. Taste and add more lemon juice and olive oil if you like.
- Spoon tapenade into a bowl or crock and serve alongside thinly sliced prosciutto, persimmon wedges and bread, crackers or breadsticks.
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Letosha Williams
l@gmail.comI'm not a fan of olives, but I loved this tapenade. The sweetness of the persimmons balances out the bitterness of the olives.
Taimoor Javed
javedt12@yahoo.comThis tapenade is delicious! I love the way the flavors come together.
hafsa ladl
hafsa-l@aol.comI've never made tapenade before, but this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great!
Ndagire Esther
endagire32@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up ripe persimmons.
cookie run
r95@hotmail.frThis is the best tapenade I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
bangal TV
bangal-t@yahoo.comI made this tapenade for my family and they loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up.
RK RAMIM HOSSEN RAJ
r.r25@aol.comI love the combination of sweet and savory in this tapenade. The persimmons add a nice touch.
zafar waheeda
z.waheeda@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Dini Darsgah
darsgah_dini8@yahoo.com5/5 stars! This tapenade is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.
Muhammad Tufail
m-tufail@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of tapenade, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Tanjir ahmad Tonmoy (Tanjil)
t.t@yahoo.comI made this tapenade for a party and it was a huge hit! The combination of flavors is amazing.