Olive Lover's Salad
Mom concocted this creative salad with a few simple ingredients. Chopped olives, celery and garlic are drizzled with oil, tossed and chilled for a cool and refreshing side dish that's perfect with any warm meal.
-Gina Mueller, Converse, Texas7 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped
- 1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the olives, celery and garlic. Drizzle with oil;
- toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Yield: 3-1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 101 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 616 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.