Green Olive Relish
Bright, briny, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Green Olive Relish is an effortless way to elevate your meals. Made with coarsely chopped green olives, fragrant parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this no-cook relish is the perfect balance of salty and fresh. Capers add a tangy punch, while a touch of red pepper flakes (optional) gives it a subtle kick. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile condiment is ideal as a topping for grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking to spice up your everyday meals, this relish is a quick and delicious solution that can be made ahead and stored for convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green olives (pitted and coarsely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Capers (rinsed and chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the coarsely chopped green olives in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, diced red onion, and minced garlic to the bowl.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped capers, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or olive oil to balance the flavors.
Transfer the green olive relish to a serving bowl or airtight container.
Serve immediately as a topping or refrigerate for up to 1 week. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4607 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
