DeLallo Pitted Olives Gigante are crisp, meaty green olives with a lovable briny, buttery flavor. These prized green olives are harvested in Oroville, California—in our own orchards—where only the finest are picked to be cured and packaged as DeLallo table olives. Cured naturally in the Sicilian style, Olives Gigante are packed in an herby marinade of garlic and select spices for the ultimate antipasto. To ensure their best flavor and crisp texture, Olives Gigante are packed in oil and remain refrigerated. Pitted for snacking and serving convenience.
- Crisp green olives with a plump, meaty bite.
- California Sevillano olives from our own orchards.
- Naturally cured in the Sicilian style.
- Buttery, briny and tart flavor profile.
- Marinated in oil with garlic and select spices.
- Traditional Italian-style antipasto.
- Easy entertaining with gourmet appeal.
- Pitted for snacking and recipe convenience.
- Oil packed to maintain texture, flavor and presentation.
- Kosher.
- Gluten free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Preservative free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
These versatile green olives are marinated in oil, herbs and spices making them a big-flavored feature on charcuterie boards and antipasto spreads. Top pizzas, flatbreads, cold grain bowls and greens salads. Create hot and cold pasta dishes, Italian-inspired sandwiches, wraps and appetizers. We love Olives Gigante in a summery salad of fresh fennel, bright citrus and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Pairs well with Sharp Provolone, Prosciutto and Chardonnay.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are green Olives Gigante?
Olives Gigante is an antipasto of marinated green olives made with California Sevillano olives—green olives grown and harvested in Oroville, California, from DeLallo’s own olive orchards. These prized green olives are crisp with a plump, meaty bite and a tart, buttery flavor. They are marinated in oil with garlic and select spices for the ultimate snacking olive. Olives Gigante are pitted for snacking, entertaining and cooking convenience.
What does “gigante” mean in Italian?
The word gigante means “giant” in Italian, referring to their large, plump size.
How do I use green Olives Gigante?
Olives Gigante are flavorful and pitted, making them a great marinated olive for serving on antipasto spreads and charcuterie boards alongside cured meats, specialty cheeses, bruschetta, pickles, roasted peppers, gourmet toasts and more. They add a burst of briny, herby, tart flavor to homemade flatbreads, pizzas, leafy green salads, cold pasta salads, grain bowls, crostini toast apps, Italian-inspired wraps and more. Use them to garnish hummus and other Mediterranean-inspired dips.