In a recipe, what can I use in place of capers? This is a dip recipe.?

[Pam of Ga]

The main ingredient is 2 cups of olives, and also garbanzo beans. I have just about decided to omit the capers, what do you think?

 

[Annie]

Yes green olives, and I would add a squeeze of lemon juice for the tartness. Or if you have a can of artichoke hearts those would work fine chopped.

 

[pennybarr]

Green Olives, chopped medium

 

[Nikki P]

Penny is right. The green olives will have the same color and the brine will approximate the brininess of the caper. If you are not a fan of green olives just use a bit of the brine from an olive jar.
If you do not have any green olives a bit of salt and vinegar may approximate the flavor you want.