kalamata olives
Purple Mediterranean fruit
Kalamata olives are large, dark purple olives from Greece, named after the city of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese.
They have a rich, fruity flavor and meaty texture, typically cured in wine vinegar or olive oil.
A staple of Mediterranean cuisine, they appear in Greek salads, on mezze platters, and in tapenades: The pasta was tossed with kalamata olives and feta.
- dolmadesFilled vine leaves
- feta cheeseBrined Greek dairy product
- fetaBrined Greek cheese
- tzatzikiYogurt-cucumber sauce from Greece
- moussakaLayered eggplant casserole
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- olivesextra virgin, virgin oil, cold-pressed oil, mission, manzanilla
- Italian ingredientsbasil, oregano, parsley, parmesan, mozzarella
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