Recipe of New Orleans Olive Salad - Food Recipes

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New Orleans Olive Salad

Recipe By : Cajun-Creole Cooking (HP)
Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiments Favorite Sandwiches

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 32-oz. jar green olives -- broken, unstuffed 6 cloves garlic 1 cup marinated cocktail onions -- drained 4 stalks celery -- halved lengthwise 1 4 oz. jar chopped pimientos -- drained 2 tablespoons capers -- drained and chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon finely ground pepper 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil Drain olives; reserve 3 Tbs. brine. Slice celery thinly. In medium bowl, combine olives, garlic, onions, celery, pimentos and capers. In small bowl, whisk reserved olive brine, oregano, pepper and vinegar until combined. Add olive oil in slow, steady stre am, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Spoon into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate until served or up to 3 weeks. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 5 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -