31 Olive Recipes to Use Up That Leftover Jar

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31 Olive Recipes to Use Up That Leftover Jar2/31 Veggie Nicoise Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish—and with the hard-boiled eggs and kidney beans, it delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 329 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch

fat), 140mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch. 3/31 Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love roasted vegetables and keeping things simple. One bowl and one sheet pan, that’s it. You could certainly use boneless chicken and add other veggies. Serve it with cucumber salad. —Sara Martin, Whitefish, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 481 calories, 24g fat (5g

saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 924mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 4/31 Italian Marinated Olives 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Italian Marinated Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this recipe for Italian marinated olives with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get raves when I serve them as part of an antipasto platter. —Jean Johnson, Reno, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

0 fiber), 0 protein

0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/31 Mixed Olive Crostini 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Olive Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the ingredients are probably in your pantry. —Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 102 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/31 Easy Italian Potato Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch

Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 170 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 7/31 Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 12 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so much flavor.

For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and tuck the rest of the ingredients in a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 433 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 8/31 Za’atar Chicken 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Za’atar Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that’s

fast and easy

fast and easy. This is it! No matter how much I make of this dish, every morsel is eaten. —Esther Erani, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 484 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 9/31 10/31 Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re fond of gyros, you’ll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes and a creamy cucumber dressing. —Taste of Home

Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 11/31 Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken and artichoke dish was inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Santorini for my parents’ 40th anniversary. It’s cooked in a big skillet until the chicken basically falls of the bone and all the flavors meld together into

a sauce that will have you spooning it into your mouth

a sauce that will have you spooning it into your mouth. It’s really a showstopper! —Grace Vallo, Salem, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/3 cup artichoke mixture: 378 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. 12/31 Marinated Shrimp and Olives 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Shrimp and Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat

and the shrimp are tender and tasty.—Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 71 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 13/31 14/31 Greek Asparagus Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables, but my family gets bored with it. So I developed a tasty variation of my favorite beet salad using asparagus instead. My husband gave this yummy

asparagus salad rave reviews

asparagus salad rave reviews. —Kriss Erickson, Everett, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 128 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 15/31 16/31 Olive Focaccia Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 1 loaf (8 wedges) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe—including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers—the results were simply delectable. The flavorful, chewy loaf makes a wonderful accompaniment to nearly any meal. —Dee Froemel, Hayward, Wisconsin

And they’re so easy: Simply assemble the day before and forget about them!

Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 118 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 17/31 Marinated Sausage Kabobs 9 Reviews Marinated Sausage Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These flavorful and colorful appetizers are so fun they’ll be the talk of the party. And they’re so easy: Simply assemble the day before and forget about them! —Joanne Boone, Danville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 69 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 1g

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 18/31 19/31 20/31 Italian Bread Salad with Olives Test Kitchen Approved Italian Bread Salad with Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. Just keep the bread cubes separate and add them right before serving. —Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 316 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat),

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2mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 21/31 22/31 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 23/31 24/31 Smashed Olives

25/31 Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips 4 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Smashed Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My best friend and I came up with this recipe to bring back the wonderful tastes of Spain with us. When you are finished with the olives, use the flavored olive oil for a chicken or shrimp marinade. —Tiffani Warner, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 162 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 25/31 Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips 4 Reviews

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