By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
215 cal · 15 min
Sweet and Juicy Raisin Tapenade
Recipe GLPRc55da8f930ca25
A delightful Mediterranean-inspired spread that combines plump California raisins with briny Kalamata olives, toasted walnuts, and a touch of balsamic vinegar. This sweet and savory tapenade is creamy when blended and pairs beautifully with crispy pita crisps or melba rounds for an easy appetizer or snack.
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Ingredients
1 cup California raisins
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained
2/3 tablespoon walnuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large whole grain pita bread (approximately 16 wedges or melba rounds)
Directions
Add the California raisins, drained Kalamata olives, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil to a food processor.
Pulse and blend until the raisins, olives, and walnuts are finely chopped and the mixture reaches a chunky-paste consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Cut the whole grain pita bread into wedges or serve alongside melba rounds.
Serve the tapenade with the pita wedges or melba rounds for dipping and spreading.
Comments
All six ingredients are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and ALDI—no special trips required. At roughly $1.50 for raisins, $3 for kalamata olives, $4 for walnuts, and modest amounts of vinegar and oil, you're looking at about $2 to $2.50 per serving for the tapenade itself, making this a solid value appetizer or side. The 15-minute time is honest; this is a food-processor pulse-and-mix dish with zero hidden prep. It's not a family dinner but works well as a weeknight appetizer or mezze element, though leftovers do reheat fine if covered, making it practical for next-day snacking or plating.
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