19 Briny, Wonderful Olive Recipes

Olives! Briny, salty little balls of deliciousness! We'll take any excuse to eat more of these guys, from an egg sandwich to a cheesy pizza. Right this way for all the olive recipes you can handle…
Danny Kim1/18Frittata Sandwich with Olive Salad
Lettuce and tomatoes might be classic sandwich stuff, but this herby olive salad brings way more to the table—and it will never wilt.
2/18Lamb Pot Roast with Oranges and Olives
This meltingly tender and flavorful roast has true star appeal. Show off even more by making your own beef stock
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott3/18Radicchio, Fennel, and Olive Panzanella
Make sure to have fresh bread on hand to soak up any extra dressing in the bowl.
Diane Fields4/18Citrus-Marinated Olives
These are a must at any party. (And yes, you can consider a night of Netflix and beer at home a "party.")
Max Kelly5/18Fresh Artichoke, Olive, and Burrata Pizza
If you can’t find burrata, fresh mozzarella makes a fine substitute. Don't forget to pit the olives!
Alex Lau6/18The Antipasti Plate
What’s better than cheese and crackers for lunch? Salami, too! Use whatever hard cheese and cured meats you prefer.
7/18Black Bass with Warm Rosemary-Olive Vinaigrette
The bittersweet flavors in this quick dish pair well with roasted potatoes, creamy polenta, or cooked white beans.
8/18Cocoa-Cured Lamb Loin with Olive-Pear Relish
Cocoa powder lends a bittersweet depth to the lamb rub and plays well with the olives in the relish. Just make sure you’re using unsweetened!
9/18Cod with Lemon, Green Olive, and Onion Relish
We like Castelvetrano olives in this light, bright main course.
Danny Kim10/18Olive-Orange Vinaigrette
This recipe, from chef Jose Andres, will become your new favorite dressing for salad, bread, meat, and fish.
13/18Caponata
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature. It makes for a great appetizer—spread on toasted baguette slices.
14/18Chile-Braised Short Ribs
You'll never guess the secret, last-minute addition to these short ribs. Okay, it's a cup of olives.
Ditte Isager15/18Citrus Salad with Fried Rosemary and Olives
This stunner of a salad course is sweet, tangy, and savory.
16/18Red Quinoa Salad with Cauliflower and Walnuts
Meaty kalamata olives add a briny note to this crunchy-chewy salad.

Ditte Isager18/18Flank Steak with Bloody Mary Tomato Salad
Olives, plus their brine, are key in the salad.

