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This round-up is brought to you in partnership with the California Olive Committee.
Dreaming up a menu for your next summer cookout? Look no further than one of our favorite pantry staples, olives.
The buttery, mild flavor of both California green and black ripe olives are a fantastic contrast to all of the smoky flavors coming off the grill this summer. You can chop them up into a quick tapenade to serve with chips, make a quick relish to spoon on top of burgers, or toss them with fresh summer vegetables in a pasta salad.
Here are fifteen recipes that put a can of olives to work, guaranteed to make your next cookout a memorable one!
1. California Red Potato and Olive Salad
Leave it to an actual California Ripe Olive grower to create a deliciously fresh spin on a cookout classic!
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Again, California Ripe Olive growers know how to party—case in point, this Cowboy Caviar! This dip boasts a mix of tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and California Ripe Olives, and can be made in advance of your get-together.
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3. California Ripe Olive and Meyer Lemon Tapenade
Ripe green olives team up with fresh Meyer lemons to make a dreamy grower-created dish.
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Cheese. Olives. Bacon. On a crunchy slice of toasted baguette. Do you really need any more convincing?!
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Tender grilled salmon burgers infused with olives are then topped with an easy arugula mixture.
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6. Roasted Corn and Bean Salad
This would be the perfect side dish to serve with kebabs or steaks!
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7. Avocado 'n' Olive Tostaditos
Can't go wrong with bite-sized nachos, right? Tortilla chips are topped with black olives, avocado, tomato, green onion, chilies, and (of course!) cheddar cheese.
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8. Orzo with Black Olives and Feta
Put this one in your back-pocket for when extra guests show up and you need a super-fast and super-easy pasta salad to put on the picnic table.
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9. San Francisco Grilled Sourdough Salad
Grilling the bread in this recipe would give the whole salad such an amazing smoky flavor.
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Delicious pops of briny olives in every bite. This would be great with pulled pork.
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11. Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado and Olive Salsa
The only thing that could possibly be better than grilled steak is grilled steak topped with a quick salsa of avocado and olives!
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12. Mediterranean Tomato Bruschetta
This is such an easy and elegant appetizer. Make the tomato, olive, and feta topping ahead of time, then assemble the toasts just before guests arrive.
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This salad has the best of summer all on one plate.
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14. California Style Grilled Pizzetta
Simple and delicious. This would make a great appetizer for keeping guests happy while the burgers are cooking!
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15. Black Olive, Red Pepper, and Cucumber Salad
This could be a refreshing side salad on its own or serve as a relish for grilled fish.
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