Olive Salad Recipes

THE BEST OLIVE SALAD FOR A MUFFULETTA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Drain the green olives, kalamata olives, giardiniera, pepperoncini, pickled onions, and capers .
• Place the drained ingredients in a food processor along with the garlic, oregano, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• Pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE HOUSE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Make the salad: Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the red onion, pepperoncini, tomato, olives, croutons and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss.

MUFFULETTA OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least eight hours, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with toasted baguette slices.

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a large glass or wooden salad serving bowl, toss together the lettuce mix, onion slices, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and croutons. Add dressing and toss to combine.
• Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.

OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together both olive varieties, anchovy, and lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar. Pour over olive mixture and add oregano, thyme, and parsley; toss to combine. Season with Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Cover and transfer to refrigerator; chill overnight before using.

FETA OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the feta in a large shallow bowl, add the onion, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, cherry tomatoes, if using, green olives, and black olives. Toss lightly but thoroughly. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss again. Add the fresh herbs, toss, and add several turns of black pepper. Arrange the lettuce leaves on 1 large or several individual plates and spoon the feta salad on top. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain olives, capers and artichokes.
• Coarsely chop.
• Add parsley, celery, garlic and oregano and olive oil.
• Stir to mix.
• Put in refrigerator for at least 2 days.
• Will last for several weeks in the refrigerator.
• Great on italian hoagies or muffletas or spooned on top of a green salad.