Seared Ahi Tuna with Green Olive Tapenade and Allioli Bocadillo

Bocadillo de Tapenade Verde y de Atun

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    bocadillos; 1½ cups tapenade
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Tapas Espana: 70 Easy Recipes for Gathering and Sharing

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

  • About

Manzanilla olives are the green olives of Spain and the most common olives in the world. Originally from Seville, the manzanilla is medium in size, with a meaty flesh and a tangy, salty flavor; it is loaded with antioxidants and healthy fats. Commonly used for oils and for snacking, it’s what gives tapenade its distinctive color and sharp flavor.

This recipe is traditionally made using a mortar and pestle, but a food processor yields a blended paste that still retains a bit of the t