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    Home » Salads

    Olive Salad

    Posted: Oct 25, 2020 · Updated: Dec 14, 2022 by Tonje

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    If you're looking for a simple but flavorful side salad, this olive salad is IT! Prepare it in only 10 minutes, and serve it with your favorite Mediterranean main.

    Mediterranean olive salad in a bowl.
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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Ingredients

    Olives: Use your favorite olives. I love to use a combination of green olives and black olives, as the salad will look more colorful and beautiful. You can even use olives stuffed with peppers or garlic if you wish.

    Feta cheese: An optional, but recommended ingredient which makes the dish more flavorsome and filling.

    Red onion: Adds a little crunch and bite to the dish.

    Fresh herbs: Use your favorite herbs. Dill, parsley, basil and mint are excellent options.

    Tomatoes: Beautiful pops of color and flavor!

    Black and green olives, tomatoes, feta, herbs and red onion in a bowl.

    Instructions

    Add olives, diced feta cheese, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs to a bowl. Stir to combine the ingredients.

    You can adjust the amount of each ingredient, such as adding more herbs or tomatoes, until the salad is just how you like it. You can also add a vinaigrette or salad dressing if you prefer.

    Serve it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator until it's ready to serve.

    Mediterranean olive and feta salad.

    Top tips

    Here is my best advice to make the perfect olive salad:

    • I like to dice the feta cheese rather than crumble it. It simply looks a little more appetizing on the plate!
    • Feel free to omit, add or substitute any ingredients as you please. Salads are very versatile and really easy to adapt to your preferences.
    • You can add a salad dressing or vinaigrette if you want, although the salad tastes great without.

    Serving suggestions

    Here are some of my favorite dishes that pair well with this olive salad:

    • Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast - Lean chicken breast with simple flavors - perfect to serve with this salad.
    • Spatchcock Chicken - Quick roast chicken, also known as butterflied chicken.
    • Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette - A simple, but delicious salad dressing.
    • Mediterranean Baked Cod - A tasty, healthy fish main with Mediterranean flavors.
    • Greek turkey burger with spinach - Turkey burger with pieces of spinach and feta cheese.
    • Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs - These juicy chicken thighs make for a super easy entree.
    • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Simple to make, but incredibly flavorsome chicken thighs.
    • Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake - Everyone likes a pasta bake, and this one is AMAZING!
    Olive salad in a bowl with a glass of water and a fork on the side.

    Variations

    Vegan / dairy free: Omit the feta cheese for a vegan dish. If some of your guests eat cheese and others don't, you can serve the olive salad with the feta cheese on the side.

    With other vegetables: Feel free to add your favorite veggies! Cucumbers, peppers, radishes and roasted carrots are all excellent alternatives.

    With protein: Turn it into a main course salad by adding a protein. I recommend chickpeas or grilled chicken.

    Leftovers

    Leftover olive salad can be stored in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    You can serve the leftover salad as a side dish with other meals, or you can add leftover shredded chicken, chickpeas or other proteins to turn it into a main course salad for lunch or dinner.

    Mixed olive salad with feta and tomatoes.

    Frequently asked questions

    What's the difference between green and black olives?

    Green olives are picked unripe, and black olives are ripe before they are harvested. They have a similar texture, but taste differently.

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    Recipe

    Olive Salad.

    Olive Salad

    If you’re looking for a simple but flavorful side salad, this olive salad is IT! Prepare it in only 10 minutes, and serve it with your favorite Mediterranean mains.
    5 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings 4
    Calories 116 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup black olives
    • ½ cup green olives
    • 15 cherry tomatoes
    • ½ red onion
    • 1 handful fresh herbs
    • ½ cup diced feta cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add olives, diced feta cheese, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs to a bowl. Stir to combine the ingredients.
    • You can adjust the amount of each ingredient, such as adding more herbs or tomatoes, until the salad is just how you like it. You can also add a vinaigrette or salad dressing if you prefer.
    • Serve it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator until it’s ready to serve.

    Notes

    • I like to dice the feta cheese rather than crumble it. It simply looks a little more appetizing on the plate!
    • Feel free to omit, add or substitute any ingredients as you please. Salads are very versatile and really easy to adapt to your preferences.
    • You can add a salad dressing or vinaigrette if you want, although the salad tastes great without.
    • Leftover olive salad can be stored in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword feta cheese, olives, red onion, tomato
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    1. MrsB

      August 18, 2022 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      I love your recipes it is easy, easy, easy to follow as a beginner and delicious, healthy. Thanks thanks very much!

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