Emeril Lagasse's Creole Olive Salad

Bright, briny, and bursting with bold flavors, Emeril Lagasse’s Creole Olive Salad is a quintessential Southern-inspired dish perfect for food lovers seeking a zesty upgrade to their table. This quick and easy salad combines pimento-stuffed green olives, black olives, and a medley of crisp celery, roasted red bell peppers, and capers, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette infused with oregano and crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus time to chill), this versatile dish shines as a side salad, a sandwich topping—especially for muffulettas—or a crowd-pleasing appetizer served alongside crusty bread. With its enticing mix of textures and bold Creole flair, this olive salad is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Louisiana flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
• 1 cup black olives, pitted
• 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pimento-stuffed green olives and black olives. Use a knife to roughly chop them if larger pieces are preferred.

Step 2

Add the celery, roasted red bell pepper, capers, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to the bowl of olives.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the olive and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, leave it overnight.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Serve as a side dish, or use it as a topping for muffulettas or other sandwiches. It can also be enjoyed as an appetizer with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(777.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1379.7

Total Fat 139.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6110.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 8.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 389.1mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 734.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.8%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 11.8%