Whole Mixed Olives

Once opened, keep olives submerged in their brine or liquid to prevent drying out. If buying dry-cured olives, store them in a cool, dry place.

Rinse olives packed in brine before using to reduce saltiness.

Add olives to salads, pasta dishes, pizzas, or tapenades.

Stuff pitted olives with cheese, garlic, or anchovies for an appetizer.

Use the brine from olives in dressings or marinades.

Feta cheese

Tomatoes

Garlic

Anchovies

Lemon

Herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)

Olive oil

Wine (crisp white or light-bodied red)

Forgetting to drain or rinse olives, leading to overly salty dishes.

Not storing opened olives properly, causing them to dry out or mold.

Using olives meant for snacking in cooking without considering their flavor intensity.