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Get To Know: Amfissa Green Greek Olives

Grown for both black and green olives—and also for olive oil—the Amfissa is a popular Greek olive grown exclusively in regions of Central Greece. The youthful green Amfissa is briny and buttery with a tart citrusy brilliance perfect for perking up Greek mezze platters and beyond.

 

ORIGIN
Central Greece

 

DELALLO VARIETIES
Pitted Green Amfissa, Pitted Olives Jubilee, Olives Jubilee with Provolone

 

QUICK FACTS

  • The younger sibling of the Amfissa Black Greek, the Green Greek has a straw-green to yellow-green coloring.
  • The young green Amfissa is small and round in shape.
  • Cured with a natural sea salt brine with the addition of citric acid for approximately 3 months.

 

TASTE & TEXTURE
With a firm, crisp texture, the Green Greek (Amfissa) olive boasts a buttery flavor with bright citrusy notes.

 

PAIRING IDEAS
The bold lemony flavors of the Amfissa are perfectly paired with creamy goat cheese or briny Greek feta. Try them warmed with oregano, roasted red peppers and fresh lemon zest for an easy appetizer (or snacking!) idea.

 

IN THE KITCHEN

  • Roasted with Lemon Slices & Italian Herbs
  • Olive & Herb Roasted Potatoes
  • Greek Olive Flatbread with Feta and Roasted Red Peppers
  • Mediterranean Artichoke Salad