New Orleans Olive Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

New Orleans Olive Salad

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.

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