About This Product

Hyde Farm chose this black olive tapenade because it represents Puglian olive tradition in its purest form. A smooth, deeply savoury tapenade made from Cellina black olives — one of Puglia’s most prized cultivars. Blended with extra virgin olive oil and salt, it delivers intense olive character without distractions. Spread on warm bread, fold into pasta, or use to enrich sauces and dressings. Minimal intervention for maximum flavour.

WHY WE LOVE IT

✓94% Cellina black olives

✓Extra virgin olive oil

✓Deep, savoury flavour

✓Smooth texture for spreading

✓No anchovies, capers or fillers

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

Preparation: This tapenade is a “pure” expression of the Cellina olive, known for its intense, dark fruitiness. Because it contains 94% olives and no fillers, it is very potent—a small amount is sufficient to transform a dish.

Method: Stir the tapenade before use to incorporate the extra virgin olive oil. For the best flavour profile, serve at room temperature. If using in a warm sauce, add it at the very end to preserve the delicate, savoury oils.

Authentic Bruschetta: Spread a thin, even layer over warm, toasted Altamura bread or sourdough. Unlike other tapenades, the “no anchovies or capers” approach allows the specific floral and peppery notes of the Cellina olive to be the sole focus.

The “Pugliese” Pasta: Toss a tablespoon through Rummo Orecchiette along with sautéed cherry tomatoes and a pinch of Hyde Farm Hot Chilli Pepper. The smooth texture emulsifies beautifully with a little pasta water to create a rich, dark sauce.

Savoury Pastry Filling: Use it as a gourmet filling for puff pastry pinwheels or palmiers. The “intense olive character” holds up remarkably well to buttery pastry and high baking temperatures.

Enriching Dressings: Whisk a teaspoon into a vinaigrette made with EVO Equilibrato and a dash of lemon juice. It adds a “maximum flavour” boost and a lovely purple-black hue to potato salads or roasted vegetable platters.

Storage Instructions

Store away from sources of light and heat. After opening, store in the refrigerator at 4-8°C and consume within a few days.