Green Olives with Pimento

Store opened olives in their brine in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Drain and rinse olives if you find them too salty for your recipe.

Use them as a garnish for martinis, Bloody Marys, or other cocktails.

Add them to salads, pasta dishes, or spreads for a briny flavor boost.

Cheese (feta, goat cheese, Manchego)

Charcuterie

Seafood (anchovies, tuna)

Citrus (lemon, lime)

Herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)

Forgetting to drain the brine if a recipe calls for less salt.

Using them in dishes where their strong flavor might overpower other ingredients.