Green Olive Tapenade
Another quick-to-assemble mixture of bold, pungent flavors that enhances grilled fish, toasted ciabatta, or warm pasta tossed with thin strips of salami. For a more herbaceous taste, add a handful of chopped fresh basil or parsley. You might also blend in a few lightly toasted almonds for a more pesto-like consistency.
Cooks' Note
If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, simply place the fennel seeds on the cutting board, moisten with a few drops of olive oil, and coarsely chop with a chef’s knife.
