Ways to use up olives

Here at Nonna D’s Olive Pit, we have a variety of olives available for purchase. Whether you have tried them all or just a few, almost everyone has a favorite of one of our olives. There may be times where you’re the only olive-eater in the house or you haven’t had a chance to use up all your olives, here is a few more ways you can use up those olives so you can come and visit us again for more!

Option 1

Spicy tomato pasta Jazz up a ready-made tomato and chilli pasta sauce by throwing in green buttery olives (pitted), capers and chopped anchovy fillets. Stir through long, thin pasta and sprinkle with chopped basil.

Option 2

• Crispy bruschetta For a summery bruschetta, crush savory olives and cherry tomatoes, and spread onto toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic. Top with peppery rocket leaves, drizzle with oil and season.

• Option 3

• Simple chicken dish Make a marinade with sliced olives, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and seasoning. Coat chicken thighs and leave for 15 mins. Put in a roasting dish with lemon quarters and rosemary leaves. Roast at 375 F for 20 mins. Turn and roast for another 15 mins or until cooked through. Serve with the lemons and juices sprinkled over.

• Option 4

  Mediterranean salad Throw together a quick salad with a bag of baby salad leaves tossed with a light dressing. Add cubes of feta, olives and SunBlush tomatoes. Serve with focaccia or other country bread.

• Option 5

  Easy stuffed tomatoes For an easy, prepare-ahead starter or light lunch, stuff scooped-out tomatoes with cooled, cooked rice flavoured with minced garlic, sliced green olives, chopped tomato, lemon juice, and chopped herbs, such as basil or flat-leaf parsley.

• Option 6

  Mayonnaise with a twist Pit and chop olives, add to ready-made mayonnaise, season and add a splash of lemon juice. Mix well before using as a dip for raw vegetables, or spread in a sandwich with salad leaves and ham or salami.

• Option 7

  Chunky veggie sauce Make a rich and chunky sauce using aubergines, red onion, garlic, courgettes, red pepper and a can of chopped tomatoes. Throw in a handful of olives – great as a side dish or stirred through pasta.

• Option 8

  Main-meal salad Lightly dress salad leaves and arrange on a plate. Top with pitted olives, halved cherry tomatoes, cheese, croutons (optional), hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters and your choice of protein. Season before serving.