Chopped Olives Appetizer or Light Dinner Fare
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and Mediterranean-inspired Chopped Olives Appetizer or Light Dinner Fare! Bursting with the briny goodness of assorted olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, and the refreshing crunch of cucumber, this no-cook recipe is a quick, 15-minute masterpiece perfect for entertaining or a casual meal. Tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, and garnished with fresh parsley, mint, and optional feta cheese, this dish strikes the ideal balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a shareable, crowd-pleasing platter, or enjoy it as a light, flavor-packed dinner. Perfect for Mediterranean recipe fans searching for fresh, easy appetizers or healthy olive dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Assorted olives (green, black, Kalamata)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 serving Crusty bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the assorted olives, then chop them into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add to the bowl with the olives and tomatoes.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the mixture.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley and mint. Stir these into the bowl.
In a small jar or bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chopped olive mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Transfer the mixture to a serving platter or bowl. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1552 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*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.
