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Kalamata Olive Relish

By Steve Dunn

Published on July 27, 2017

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Kalamata Olive Relish

Ingredients

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped fine1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and minced, plus 1 teaspoon brine1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced

Before You Begin

We like kalamata olives in this relish, but niçoise or Gaeta olives can also be used.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Kalamata Olive Relish

Kalamata Olive Relish

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and minced, plus 1 teaspoon brine
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and minced, plus 1 teaspoon brine
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and minced, plus 1 teaspoon brine
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Why This Recipe Works

This relish accentuates the mild flavor of the sea inherent in salmon. The brininess of the olives and capers amplifies the salty, ocean-like taste; the garlic and lemon contribute a pungent acidity that cuts through the salmon’s richness; and the freshness of basil lightens and lifts the whole dish.

Before You Begin

We like kalamata olives in this relish, but niçoise or Gaeta olives can also be used.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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