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Don’t underestimate the humble olive! These little flavor bombs are way more versatile than you might think. Think beyond the martini garnish. Olives can be enjoyed straight out of the jar, marinated for a tangy twist, sliced for pizzas, or even muddled into cocktails. Whether you love bold black olives, briny green ones, or the satisfaction of pitting them yourself, there’s a perfect olive recipe out there for you. If you are looking for tasty recipes with olives, read on!
Marinated Olives With Feta
An easy marinated olives appetizer is always worth knowing because this dish is ideal for any occasion, whether you want to serve something simple with drinks or plan a smorgasbord of cold meats and cheeses.
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Olive Salad Muffaletta Spread
A great olive salad recipe is worth knowing if you want a tasty sandwich topping. This olive sandwich spread boasts a combo of piquant flavors for that classic Mardi Gras food taste.
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Dirty Martini Dip Recipe
Whether or not you like to sip on a dirty martini cocktail, this martini-inspired dip will surely please your palate if you enjoy creamy dip recipes and the taste of olives. It takes just minutes to whip up, too!
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Olive Ham And Cheese Loaf
This olive Ham and Cheese Loaf is packed with incredible flavors. Ham, Gruyere cheese, olives, and a touch of mint send this quick bread right over the edge. It’s almost a meal in itself!
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Cheesy Olive Pizza with Mushrooms and Burrata
Cheesy Olive Pizza with Mushrooms and Burrata is the perfect recipe for spring. Olives, mushrooms, and creamy, cheesy, saucy pizza – so good!
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Olive Tapenade
Quick and vibrant Olive Tapenade recipe, packed with flavors from Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers, ready in 5 minutes!
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Best Ever Hummus
This is seriously the best-ever hummus! It’s creamy, super smooth, and oh-so good. Homemade is so much better and ready in just 10 minutes!
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Dirty Martini Pasta
This popular Dirty Martini Pasta is loaded with briny, salty, and zesty flavors – even if you’re not a huge olive fan, I’m pretty sure you’ll love it!
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Pan Seared Fish With Tomatoes & Olives
Pan Seared Fish With Tomatoes & Olives is a family favourite and weeknight staple recipe! Light and flavourful, a simple meal in minutes!
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Olive Baked Brie With Thyme
Learn how to make the best olive platter for National Olive Day by serving it with Olive Baked Brie with thyme and olive oil.
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Pan Fried Potatoes With Olives
Tired of the same boring side dishes? Try this small batch of Pan Fried Potatoes with Olives tossed with olive oil, parsley, and pine nuts. Plus, learn the secret to making crispy fried potatoes on the outside while also soft and fluffy on the inside.
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Pasta Puttanesca
This pasta puttanesca is spaghetti tossed in a homemade tomato sauce that is flavored with olives, capers, and herbs. A quick and easy dinner option that tastes like it came straight from your local Italian restaurant!
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Warm Marinated Olives-an Easy Festive Appetizer
Warm marinated olives are a truly spectacular appetizer despite their seeming simplicity. If you like olives, you will love them. Gentle heat makes the olives intoxicatingly fragrant with the scent of spices and herbs and citrus peel adds bright, fresh notes to really elevate them.
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No-Knead Olive Za’Atar Focaccia Bread
A simple and rewarding No-Knead Olive Za’atar Focaccia Bread recipe that comes together in very little time and with a few simple ingredients. This dough requires an overnight proof, which makes it tastier and easier to digest. This recipe is an ode to my Palestinian roots and our most important culinary ingredients, za’atar spice blend and olives.
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Chicken Artichoke Olive Skillet
This one-pan chicken artichoke olive skillet is filled with Mediterranean-style ingredients for an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor.
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Tapenade Stuffed Mushrooms
These olive and roasted garlic tapenade stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer or snack packed with lots of fresh olive flavor.
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Olive Cheese Bread
If you love olives, bread, and cheese, get ready to fall head over heels for this deliciously addictive Olive Cheese Bread recipe! Not only is it insanely tasty, but it’s also super easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for feeding a hungry crowd at a party or a family gathering.
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Olive Cheese Balls
This is an easy recipe for mini olive cheese balls coated in savory cracker crumbs. They are the perfect appetizers for Christmas parties, New Year’s parties, or any get-together!
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Easy Roasted Olives
This is a favorite recipe because it’s super flavorful, easy to make, and can be prepared in advance with simple ingredients. It comes together in minutes and is a sophisticated and different appetizer for your next gathering.
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Easiest Kalamata Olive And Fig Tapenade Recipe
This delicious Kalamata Olive and Fig Tapenade is so easy to make. In 10 minutes, this unique blend is on your table, perfect for a last-minute appetizer.
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Spanish Lentil Puff Pastry Pinwheels
These Spanish-style Puff Pastry Pinwheels are filled with a flavourful combination of red lentils, cheese, smoky paprika, and black olives.
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Easy Olive Salad Recipe
This quick 5-minute easy olive salad recipe is packed with good fats and easy to make. Top it on a whipped feta dip for the perfect Keto, low-carb lunch.
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Watermelon Olive Salad
This watermelon olive salad with feta and herbs is a delight! It’s an unusual flavor combination that we think you’ll love.
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Slow Cooker Chicken With Olives And Peppers
Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set it and forget it weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives.
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Cucumber Salad
Summer in a bowl! This Keto Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and so EASY to make. It’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks.
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Polenta Bites With Olive Tapenade
Polenta Bites will do the trick if you need a 30-minute vegan appetizer idea. Polenta is fried until crispy and then topped with a tangy olive spread.
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Marinated Olive and Grape Tomato Salad
Tomato Salad is a quick and easy recipe and perfect for a potluck or holiday get-togethers. If you are looking for a new method to use your delicious olives in during the holidays, this is one you will not forget.
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Kimchi Olive Pasta (Greek-Korean Fusion Recipe)
Create a quick and simple dish with this kimchi olive pasta recipe, a unique Greek-Korean fusion. This Mediterranean-Korean crossover combines spicy kimchi and rich Kalamata olives with feta cheese and fried egg on top, ready in just 15 minutes!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.