DeLallo Pitted Castelvetrano Olives are all-natural Sicilian green olives famous for their irresistible buttery-sweet flavor and crisp, meaty texture. Also known as Nocellara del Belice, Castelvetrano olives are perfectly paired with dry cured salumi and sharp Italian cheeses. Packed in brine and pitted for snacking and kitchen convenience.

• Handpicked Italian olive from Sicily.
• Mild, sweet and buttery in flavor.
• Meaty, tender and crisp in texture.
• A great beginner olive.
• Perfect for charcuterie boards and cheese plates.
• Pitted for easy snacking, serving and creating.
• No artificial dyes.
• Kosher.
• Non GMO.
• Gluten free.
• Vegan/vegetarian.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Castelvetrano olives are the perfect buttery green olives to serve as a stand-alone snack or as part of a larger antipasto spread. They are a natural pairing to classic Italian antipasti, cured meats and specialty cheeses. Feature them on charcuterie boards, cheese plates and with simple wine and cheese pairings. Castelvetrano olives are great for cooking and creating. Try them as a topping for pizzas, flatbreads, hummus dips, crisp garden salads, cold pasta salads and grain bowls. Create a stunning green olive sauce for lamb, poultry and seafood. Feature them in the classic Puttanesca olive pasta sauce. Castelvetrano olives add a burst of flavor to hot pasta dishes, Italian-inspired wraps and roasted potatoes. The possibilities are endless! We love Castelvetrano olives with Fontina cheese, Pepperoni and Sauvignon Blanc.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Castelvetrano olives?

Castelvetrano olives, also known as Nocellara del Belice, are Italian green olives from Southwestern, Sicily—near the town of its name. Castelvetrano olives are round with a meaty, crisp texture. Their flavor is often described as briny, buttery and mild. True Castelvetrano olives should be green in color (almost pale green), but not the vibrant, artificial shade of many found in stores. Castelvetrano olives are a great beginner olive, as their flavor is mild and buttery—not intense like many other table olive varieties.

How do I use Castelvetrano olives?

Castelvetrano olives are a tasty feature on charcuterie boards, cheese plates and antipasto platters. Serve them as a snack or stand-alone appetizer. More than just a snacking olive, Castelvetrano olives are a tasty gourmet ingredient. Create a briny olive sauce perfect for poultry, seafood or lamb. Plop them in dry martinis and other savory cocktails like Bloody Marys. Top leafy green salads, hummus, baked Brie, hot or cold pasta dishes, pizzas, flatbreads, baked chicken and more.