22 Must-Try Olive Recipes for Olive Lovers

Did you know there are so many flavorful ways to use olives? They’re not just for topping pizzas or garnishing martinis. There are olive recipes for every occasion that will make your taste buds dance with joy. The savory, briny flavor of olives can enhance any meal. Think about pasta puttanesca, or olives fried with crispy potatoes. You can also enjoy them on their own with a drink or marinate them with feta cheese. As you can see, there are plenty of options to choose from!

Olive Salad Muffaletta Spread

A great olive salad recipe is well worth knowing if you are looking for the best sandwich topping for a classic New Orleans sandwich. This olive sandwich spread boasts a combo of piquant flavours 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 is sure to 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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Marinated Olives With Feta

An easy marinated olives appetizer is always worth knowing, because this dish is ideal for any occasion, whether you just want to serve something simple with drinks, or you’re planning a smorgasbord of cold meats and cheeses and you want to add something more to the platter.
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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. {gluten free}
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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. {keto, paleo, whole30, dairy free, gluten free}
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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)

Quick kimchi olive pasta – a unique Greek-Korean fusion combining spicy kimchi, rich olives, feta, and egg, ready in just 15 minutes!
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad and Dressing

This Copycat Olive Garden salad and dressing uses a delicious blend of herbs and spices that will elevate any salad to the next level. Made with fresh ingredients, this dressing has a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that will complement any mix of greens. Our version of the salad is just as tasty as the original and is super easy to make.
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Orzo Chickpea Pasta Salad With Olives

A simple pasta salad with loads of flavor, and hearty enough to stand in as a main dish. The perfect potluck salad or make-ahead lunch!
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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 fried potatoes that are crispy on the outside while also soft and fluffy on the inside.
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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 these. 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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Olive Cheese Bread

If you’re a fan of 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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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. And comes together in minutes. 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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Greek Style Green Bean Salad

Tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, salty olives, shallots and creamy tangy feta with a Greek style dressing
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Mediterranean Hummus Pizza

Can you put hummus on pizza? Absolutely. Mediterranean ingredients like olives, feta cheese, cherry tomato, and fresh basil go perfectly with hummus pizza. You can try it now and make your regular pizza night a Mediterranean feast.
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Baked Feta With Olives & Sundried Tomatoes

You can enjoy this recipe for Baked Feta with Olives & Sundried Tomatoes any time of the year. It is a delicious appetizer.
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Chicken With Artichokes & Olives

Artichokes? YES! Our Chicken with Artichokes & Olives recipe features canned, drained artichokes.
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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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Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives

Easy and fun Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich. They also stand up to the bold flavors of the dressing. Be sure to slice the mushrooms thin to make sure they absorb plenty of flavor from the marinade.
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