Description
There’s a Spanish Manzanilla olive from appetizers to memorable meals for that
These Spanish Manzanilla Olives are the perfect appetizer for your next party! Picked in Andalusia and cured Sevillian style, these olives are hand-pitted and packed in an artisanal quality brine.
With over 120 years of tradition, these top-quality olives will elevate any Tapas or Cocktail experience. The name Manzanilla, meaning “little apple” in Spanish, comes from the shape of the olive. While you’ll find a variety of table olives served throughout Spain, this variety is the most ubiquitous due to the crisp, nutty flavour and the high volume of fruit taken from each tree.
Origin of Spanish Manzanilla Olives
This is a unique variety of olive that grows in the southern coastal region of Spain and comes in a wide variety of sizes.
How to recognize a Spanish Manzanilla Olive?
The best way to recognize a Manzanilla Olive is by its shape. It’s an egg-shaped fruit with green skin that ranges from light yellow at the ring and base through copper brown toward the tip, which has tiny black seeds inside it when ripe.
Olives pairing
These Manzanilla Olives are the perfect appetizer for any meal. With their savoury and tangy flavour, they’re a great way to start your dining experience. But what to pair them with? Here are some ideas:
-With a glass of crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc for an easy and refreshing starter.
-With a gin and tonic for a sophisticated evening drink.
-With some cheese and crackers for a classic pairing that always pleases.
DELICIOUS RECIPE IDEAS
1. Green olives are perfect for a quick and easy appetizer.
2. Add them to your favourite salad for a pop of flavour.
3. Use them in place of capers to give dishes a new twist.
4. Toss them with some pasta and Parmesan cheese for a simple meal.
5. Mix them with some diced tomatoes, garlic, and herbs for a delicious sauce.
6. Serve them alongside some grilled meats or fish.
7. Add some smooth green olives to your dirty gin or vodka martini.