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Our 51 Best Olive Recipes

Olives add salty, bright flavor to a variety of dishes, including slow-cooked fish, spicy seafood cocktail, braised chicken, and salads.

By The Editors of Epicurious

February 5, 2019

Cooked whole fish fillet on top of beans and olives in baking dish covered with lemon slices beside a dinner plate with...

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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Grain Salad With Olives and Whole-Lemon Vinaigrette
Look for Castelvetrano olives for this salad recipe; their buttery flesh and mild flavor will convert the most olive-averse.
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Photo by Alex Lau
2/51
Butterflied Chicken With Herbs and Cracked Olives
Butterflying chicken transforms a hard-to-grill round bird into a flatter shape that is easier to crisp and cook through.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
3/51
Campechana Extra (Mexican Seafood Cocktail)
This version of Mexican seafood cocktail marries plump shrimp, sweet crabmeat, juicy tomato, smoky New Mexican chiles, briny olives, and creamy avocado.
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Photo by Chelsie Craig, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen, Food Styling by Molly Baz
4/51
Niçoise Toast
Fried bread is our contribution to the classic Niçoise. Here, oil-packed tuna gets a boost from mayo flavored with garlic, sherry vinegar, and smoked paprika, plus mixed fresh herbs.
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5/51
Charred Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Oranges
A topping of feta and olives is a salty, bright complement to the caramelized oranges and roasted sweet potatoes in this flavor-packed chicken dinner.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Pearl Jones
6/51
Winter Italian Chopped Salad
Marinated artichoke hearts, canned chickpeas, and pepperoni roast together to make a warm, crisp foundation for this wintry salad. Fresh oranges balance the salty and savory flavors.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
7/51
Herby Pasta With Garlic and Green Olives
The recipe calls for parsley and basil, but consider this dish a canvas for whatever tender herbs you have kicking around: cilantro, dill, tarragon, sage, chives, fennel fronds. Mix and match at will.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
8/51
Roasted Niçoise Salad With Halibut
Jarred marinated artichoke hearts get super-crispy and delicious when roasted, making them the secret star of this simple sheet-pan dinner.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
9/51
Warm-Spiced Saucy Lamb Stew
Keep in mind that the level of heat in harissa pastes varies widely from brand to brand—adjust how much you add depending on your preference. If your stew skews hot, just top it with a dollop of minty yogurt for instant relief.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
10/51
Provencal Chicken With Tomatoes, Olives, and Basil
Serve with some crusty bread.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
11/51
Roast Fish With Cannellini Beans and Green Olives
Slow-roasting provides the best insurance for moist, super-flaky fish without the need for much tending—which means you can direct most of your attention elsewhere. Maybe on dessert?
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
12/51
Warmed Spiced Olives
A warm, richly spiced oil turns a bowl of mixed olives into elegant party fare.
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13/51
Navy Bean and Escarole Stew With Feta and Olives
Pleasantly bitter escarole adds balance to a rich vegetarian stew brightened with feta cheese and green Castelvetrano olives.
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Chopped Salad
Toss roasted squash and charred Brussels sprouts through a salad of chickpeas, salami, olives, and cheese; add a lemony oregano vinaigrette and enjoy.
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