DeLallo Pitted Black Olives are tree-ripened and specially cured for a mild, nutty, briny flavor and a plump, meaty bite. A classic pantry essential, ripe black olives are a tasty topping, ingredient and snack. They shine in just about every recipe—from pizzas and nachos to homemade pasta sauces and garden salads. Olives are pitted and sliced for kitchen convenience.

• Specially cured for a succulent mild, nutty flavor.
• Plump and meaty texture.
• Versatile, recipe-ready pantry staple.
• Perfect snacking olive.
• Kosher.
• Non GMO.
• Gluten free.
• Vegan/vegetarian.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Pitted black olives are a super snacking olive with many uses in the kitchen. Slice them on top of pizzas, flatbreads, garden salads and pasta salads. Create unique tuna and chicken salads, Puttanesca-style pasta sauces and creamy mayo-based party dips. Add some Mediterranean flair to breakfast eggs, roasted veggies and potatoes and so much more!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are black olives?

Pitted black olives, also known as ripe black olives or canned olives, are very popular olives with a mild, nutty flavor and a plump, meaty texture. The olives in these cans have been ripened from green to black, where they are harvested, pitted and then cured. THis curing process is much quicker than the curing of table olives. Table olives are slowly cured to develop an intense, tart flavor. Ripe black olives are a much milder olive: ready to eat, ready to snack and ready to use in your favorite recipes.

How do I use large black olives?

There are many ways to use large black olives. Add a burst of flavor to salads, pasta salads, pizzas, nachos and tacos. Create creamy party dips, macaroni salads and tuna or chicken salads. Add them to breakfast eggs, roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables. There are so many ways to use them in your everyday creations.