Ingredients

2 medium to large good tasting tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice (do not peel or seed)

10 pitted kalamata or other good tasting black olives, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons capers, drained

1/4 of a medium onion, minced very fine

1/2 cup canned, drained chickpeas, crushed

1 large garlic clove, minced

Juice of half a lemon, or to taste

Preparation

Make the tapenade by gently combining all the ingredients. Taste for salt and pepper and set aside.