DeLallo Seasoned Jumbo Calamata Olives are prized Greek olives with a distinct purple hue and almond shape. Their bold and complex flavor can be described as tangy, tart and even smoky. Jumbo Kalamata are large olives with a semi-firm texture and meaty bite. Packed in a lightly seasoned marinade of hand-selected herbs and spices, our Jumbo Calamata Olives shine as a star on antipasto platters and charcuterie boards, but also as a tasty ingredient in a myriad of recipes. Our resealable Ready Pack collection makes it easy to use and store your favorite DeLallo Olives & Antipasti.
- Prized Greek olive.
- Distinct almond-shaped olive with a purple hue.
- Bold, tart and tangy flavor with smoky notes.
- Packed in a lightly seasoned marinade.
- Pitted for snacking, serving and cooking convenience.
- Resealable container easy to use and store.
- Kosher.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Preservative free.
- Gluten free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
What can’t the Jumbo Kalamata Olive do? Their big bold flavor and gorgeous purple hue make Calamata olives an excellent feature on Greek mezze platters (antipasto) and charcuterie boards. Try them as a tasty topping on garden salads, pasta salads and grain bowls. Brighten up pizzas and flatbreads, hot pasta dishes, baked chicken, seafood… the possibilities are endless. Jumbo Kalamata olives pair well with feta cheese, hummus and a fruity Merlot.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are jumbo kalamata olives?
Kalamata olives are almond-shaped, purpled-hued olives that originated in the Greek town of Kalamata, located on the Peloponnese Peninsula. These prized Greek olives are known for their meaty texture and complex, intense olive flavor—one that can be described as tangy, briny and tart with a natural smokiness. The “jumbo” in jumbo Kalamata olives refer to its size: 181-200 olives per kilogram.
How big are jumbo kalamata olives?
Kalamata olives are sized by the average amount of olives per kilogram. Jumbo Kalamata olives are 181-200 olives per kilogram—on the larger end of Kalamata olive sizes.
What do Kalamata olives taste like?
Kalamata olives have a big, bold flavor that can be described as briny, tangy, tart and even smoky.
What is so special about Kalamata olives?
Kalamata olives are special for a few reasons. For one, they are an ancient Greek olive with a rich history and a place in Greek cuisine. They have a distinct almond shape with a hue ranging from purple to deep purple and black. Their flavor is intense and bold—a favorite of olive lovers all over the world. Besides making a stunning antipasto and charcuterie board feature, Kalamata olives are a great ingredient. They pack a lot of flavor in a small size and their texture is meaty and rich.
