Green Olives & Tomato Salad Recipe
This Green Olives & Tomato Salad Recipe is a healthy version of a Mediterranean favorite. Combine flavorful pitted olives with a homemade piquant tomato sauce. Follow the step-by-step instructions and clear imagery to discover how to transform the olives and enhance their flavor. This salad is delicious hot or cold and can be made in advance. It is vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Enjoy!
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Green Olives & Tomato Salad
Follow this healthy Green Olives & Tomato Salad Recipe to create a savory and flavorful salad. This unique salad is vegan, gluten free and dairy free. It is outstanding as an appetizer, in sandwiches or an appealing side dish. Hot or cold, it is a true winner! It can be prepped in advance. so keep it in mind for your next dinner party or celebratory meal. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Small Pot
Ingredients
Olives
- 2 cups Pitted Green Olives
- 1 Small Lemon (sliced & pitted)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric (spice)
- 1 1/2 cups Water (or enough to cover the olives)
Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic Cloves (crushed, about 3 cloves)
- 2 cups Tomtoes (peeled & diced, about 3 tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste or health requirements)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (without preservatives, salt or sugar)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano Leaves (diced)
Instructions
Gather The Ingredients
- Pit the olives (or if you use pitted olives make sure no pits were left).
- Slice the lemon and remove pits.
- Measure the spices, olive oil & tomato paste.
- Rinse and dice the fresh oregano leaves.
- Rinse, peel and dice the tomatoes. Tip: To easily peel tomatoes Gently pierce the tomato skin. Cover with boiling hot water. Wait 20 minutes and peel.
Prepare The Olives
- Place the pitted olives, sliced lemon, and turmeric in a small pot.
- Cover with water (about 1 ½ cups water).
- Bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain well and remove the lemon slices.
Prepare The Sauce
- Sauté the crushed garlic cloves in olive oil only until slightly golden (for about 1 minute).
- Add the diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, lower the flame and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Combine Olives & Sauce
- Add the olives to the sauce.
- Bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
Can be served hot or cold.
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