Source: Mara Zemgaliete, AdobeStockOlives are one of the most versatile additions to almost any salad. We're sharing 20 simple and delicious recipes that will make your mouth water. Bookmark them for later!
1. Vegetable Salad with Olives and Feta
Source: kartinki.picsA simple and quick everyday option for any occasion.
You will need: 200 g tomatoes, 200 g cucumbers, 100 g feta, 100 g olives, herbs, olive oil.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables, dice the feta, and halve the olives. Sprinkle the salad with chopped herbs and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Tuna and Olive Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruWe recommend this recipe for those following a healthy diet.
You will need: 1 can tuna, 1 bunch lettuce, 4 cherry tomatoes, 70 g olives, 10 g red onion, 1 egg, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Boil the egg until hard-boiled and cut into wedges. Flake the tuna with a fork, quarter the tomatoes, and slice the onion and olives into rings. Chop the herbs. Mix everything and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Avocado and Olive Salad
Source: lisa.ruFats in the diet are very beneficial, but they must be the right kind of fats.
You will need: 1 avocado, 10 cherry tomatoes, 15 olives, 1 bunch lettuce, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Quarter the cherry tomatoes, slice the avocado, and slice the olives into rings. Arrange everything on lettuce leaves, drizzle with oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
4. Shrimp and Olive Salad
Source: podacha-blud.comThis can confidently be prepared even for a festive table.
You will need: 200 g shrimp, 2-3 eggs, 10 olives, 2 green onion stalks, 1 tbsp mayonnaise and sour cream each, 1 tsp mustard.
Preparation: Boil shrimp and eggs. Peel and chop them. Mince the green onion and olives. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard for the salad dressing.
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5. Salad with Olives, Cucumber, and Cheese
Source: vk.comMinimum ingredients, but it turns out very tasty and satisfying.
You will need: 15 olives, 2 cucumbers, 100 g hard cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Dice the cucumbers and cheese, and slice the olives into rings. Dress the salad with mayonnaise to taste.
6. Salad with Olives and Crab Sticks
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruEspecially for all fans of crab salads.
You will need: 300 g crab sticks, 1 cucumber, 300 g canned corn, 4 eggs, 200 g olives, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and dice them finely along with the cucumber and crab sticks. Slice the olives into rings, mix the salad, and dress it with mayonnaise.
7. Chicken and Olive Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor garnish, sprinkle the finished salad with chopped parsley or green onion.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 2 tomatoes, 3 celery stalks, 80 g olives, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Slice the chicken into strips, season, and fry until golden. Roughly chop the tomatoes and celery, and add halved olives. Drizzle the salad with oil and balsamic vinegar.
8. Salad with Olives and Corn
Source: za-edoy.ruA striking and vibrant Italian-style salad.
You will need: 1 can olives, 120 g salad mix, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 50 g arugula, 1 can canned corn, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Italian herbs.
Preparation: Mix arugula and salad mix. Add halved olives, corn, and quartered cherry tomatoes. Mix oil and balsamic vinegar, pour this dressing over the salad, and sprinkle with herbs.
9. Ham and Olive Salad
Source: pinterest.comAn easy-to-make salad, suitable for both holidays and everyday meals.
You will need: 150 g ham, 1-2 tomatoes, 2 eggs, 1/4 onion, 1 handful olives, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and roughly chop all ingredients for the salad. Dress it with mayonnaise to taste.
10. Salad with Olives and Basil
Source: gastronom.ruThe aroma from this dish fills the entire kitchen.
You will need: 1 bunch basil, 15 olives, 2 cucumbers, 3 tsp honey, 3 tsp olive oil.
Preparation: Chop the basil leaves, cut the cucumbers into medium pieces, and mix everything with the olives. Mix honey and oil, and pour this dressing over the salad.
11. Salad with Olives and Cottage Cheese
Source: crimea-obzor.ruAnother unusual variation of vegetable salad for experiment lovers.
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 1 cucumber, 2 tomatoes, 1-2 handfuls olives, 1/2 red onion, 1/2 bell pepper, 3 sprigs parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium pieces, halve the olives, and chop the parsley. Mix everything with cottage cheese, season the salad, and dress it with oil and lemon juice.
12. Salad with Olives and Bell Pepper
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIn all such recipes, the main thing is that the olives are pitted.
You will need: 1 bunch lettuce leaves, 250 g bell pepper, 1 can olives, 1 red onion, 120 g soft cheese, 250 g cherry tomatoes, 1/2 bunch herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Roughly, but not too largely, chop all ingredients. Chop the herbs. For the dressing, mix oil, lemon juice, and spices to taste.
13. Salad with Olives and Feta Cheese
Source: dzen.ruIf desired, you can use any other brined cheese you like.
You will need: 1 avocado, 80 g olives, 80 g feta cheese, 70 g cucumbers, 100 g tomatoes, 70 g bell pepper, 30 g red onion, 40 g salad mix, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables and feta cheese into medium pieces, and mix them with salad leaves. Season the salad and drizzle it with oil and lemon juice.
14. Greek Salad with Olives
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis compilation wouldn't be complete without this classic!
You will need: 250 g tomatoes, 250 g cucumbers, 150 g bell pepper, 50 g red onion, 100 g feta, 50 g olives, 20 ml olive oil, 15 ml lemon juice, 0.5 tsp oregano, salt.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, dice the feta, and add the olives. Dress the salad with oil and lemon juice, salt, and sprinkle with oregano.
15. Salad with Chicken, Olives, and Apples
Source: shefcook.ruFor this recipe, you absolutely need sweet and sour green apples.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 1 apple, 3 celery stalks, 1/2 carrot, 1 handful walnuts, 1 handful olives, herbs, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken and julienne all ingredients. Chop the nuts and herbs, and slice the olives into rings. Dress the salad with sour cream and spices.
16. Salad with Olives and Orange
Source: tayraoil.ruWhen you want to prepare something more original – here's this recipe.
You will need: 1 orange, 20 olives, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2-3 handfuls salad mix, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Peel the orange segments and slice them. Cut the tomatoes into wedges. Mix everything with salad leaves and olives, drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
17. Salad with Olives, Beans, and Corn
Source: attuale.ruIt contains no meat, yet it is incredibly satisfying.
You will need: 250 g canned beans, 200 g soft cheese, 150 g canned corn, 2 handfuls olives, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, 50 g lettuce leaves, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onion into thin feathers, and the bell pepper into strips. Add olives, corn, and canned beans, and arrange everything on lettuce leaves. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, season, sprinkle with chopped herbs and crumbled cheese.
18. Salad with Smoked Chicken and Olives
Source: pigmine.ruSmoked chicken is great because you don't need to spend extra time boiling or baking.
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken, 200 g tomatoes, 100 g olives, 200 g salad mix, 150 g cream cheese, 1 red onion, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice and honey each, 1 tsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Roughly and quite largely chop all ingredients. Mix them with the salad mix. Separately mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
19. Salad with Olives and Fried Eggplant
Source: malinika.ruOptionally, you can add a little more chopped walnuts.
You will need: 150 g olives, 2 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 30 ml olive oil, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Dice the eggplants and fry until golden. Roughly chop the bell pepper similarly, add olives and chopped cilantro with garlic. Mix oil, wine vinegar, and spices, and dress the salad.
20. Salad with Olives and Beef
Source: lobsterhouse.ruOther boiled meats will also work – follow the same principle.
You will need: 300 g boiled beef, 1 handful olives, 250 g pickled mushrooms, 2 eggs, 1 green apple, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the eggs until hard-boiled. Slice the olives into rings, and dice the remaining ingredients. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.