Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJohnny Cascone's Italian RestaurantItalian Olive Salad Recipe

Italian Olive Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Marinated Olives, Vegetables, Imported Cheeses (QRT size)

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Ingredients

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Olives

Vegetables

Cheeses

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Olives

    In a bowl, combine the green, black, and Kalamata olives. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Add all the diced vegetables to the bowl with the olives.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Cheeses

    Crumble the feta cheese and shave the Parmesan cheese. Add both cheeses to the olive and vegetable mixture.

Marinade Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Marinade Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 5

    Combine Marinade and Salad

    Pour the marinade over the olive, vegetable, and cheese mixture. Stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Marination

  1. 6

    Let It Marinate

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Salad

    Stir the salad gently before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.

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