Ralf's Pretty Good Olive Salad

Bright, briny, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Ralf's Pretty Good Olive Salad is anything but ordinary. This vibrant, no-cook recipe combines a tantalizing mix of green and Kalamata olives, sweet roasted red peppers, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, all finely chopped for maximum flavor in every bite. Enhanced with fresh parsley, capers, and a bold dressing of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and aromatic spices like oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, this olive salad is a true flavor powerhouse. Perfect as a zesty topping for sandwiches, a savory side dish, or served alongside crusty bread for dipping, it’s versatile and incredibly easy to prepare. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chill time), this dish is ideal for anyone seeking a quick, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or party accompaniment. Let it marinate for an hour, and you’ll be rewarded with a refreshing, flavor-packed salad that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
• 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic
• 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 Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by finely chopping the green olives, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, celery, and red onion. Place all the chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl with the other chopped ingredients.

Step 3

3. Stir in the capers, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

4. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Toss the salad until the seasonings are fully incorporated.

Step 5

5. Taste the olive salad and adjust the seasoning as needed. If desired, you can also add a pinch of salt, though the olives and capers bring plenty of salinity.

Step 6

6. Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

7. Serve Ralf's Pretty Good Olive Salad chilled. Pair it with toasted bread, use it as a sandwich topping, or enjoy it as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(809.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1433.4

Total Fat 143.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5562.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Protein 8.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412.0mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 717.4mg	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: 87.3%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 10.6%