Olive Salsa
Brighten up your appetizers and meals with this zesty and irresistible Olive Salsa, a quick and easy recipe bursting with Mediterranean flavors! A vibrant mix of pitted green and Kalamata olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and finely diced red onion forms the base of this savory salsa. Fresh parsley and basil add a fragrant, herby freshness, while a hint of garlic and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice create a tangy, well-balanced dressing. Seasoned perfectly with black pepper and an optional pinch of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick, this 15-minute no-cook salsa is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a dip with crackers, a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or a flavorful spread for sandwiches and flatbreads—it’s guaranteed to elevate any dish! Perfect for Mediterranean cuisine lovers and those seeking quick appetizer ideas, this Olive Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Chop the green olives and Kalamata olives into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Dice the cherry tomatoes into quarters and add them to the bowl with the olives.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely and add them to the bowl for a burst of herby freshness.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixing bowl.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice over the mixture.
Season the salsa with ground black pepper and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary (e.g., more lemon juice or a pinch of salt if desired).
Serve immediately as a dip with crackers, a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or a spread for sandwiches and flatbreads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*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.
