Tapenade

A tapenade is a seasoned Provençal condiment made of mashed black olives, capers, salted anchovy, preserved tuna, and olive oil. Traditionally, it has only been used for spreading on bread as a snack or appetizer or as an accompaniment to raw vegetables. A simpler version of tapenade is known in Italy as caviale di olive, or olive caviar. The word tapenade derives from the Provençal word tapéno, meaning “capers.” Store the tapenade in the refrigerator covered by an ⅛-in