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Seasoned brine-cured olives-Italian “olive cunzate”

This recipe will impress your guests: a special dinner or a late afternoon aperitive will turn into a great success. Taste to believe! 
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Keyword olives, seasoned olives
Prep Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 250 gr untouched fresh brine-cured green olives 
  • 1 small red chili pepper
  • 1/2 celery stalk
  • a handful dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar 
  • 1 carrot (extra)

Instructions

  • Carefully drain the olives from the brine;
  • Remove the pit with a sharp small knife; try to leave them intact, but don’t worry if you break them a little bit; 
  • Put the olive in a mixing bowl with the finely diced celery; 
  • Peel and slice the carrot into very thin rings; 
  • Add the finely dices chili (don’t discard the seeds if you want a stronger taste); 
  • Season with vinegar, oil and oregano.