Best 6 Spicy Olive Relish Recipes

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**Spicy Olive Relish: A Tangy and Savory Condiment to Elevate Your Meals**

Add a burst of flavor to your culinary creations with spicy olive relish, a delectable condiment that combines the tangy zest of olives with a hint of heat. This versatile relish is crafted with the finest olives, carefully selected for their plump texture and rich, fruity flavor. The olives are then combined with a symphony of spices, including red pepper flakes, chili powder, and garlic, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This article presents a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of spicy olive relish. From classic pairings like grilled meats and roasted vegetables to unique applications such as pasta salads and cheese platters, these recipes will guide you in creating culinary masterpieces that are both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.

**Explore the Culinary Delights:**

1. **Classic Spicy Olive Relish:** Master the art of crafting the ultimate spicy olive relish with this fundamental recipe. Learn the perfect ratio of olives, spices, and herbs to achieve a well-balanced and flavorful condiment that will elevate any dish.

2. **Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Relish:** Experience a vibrant twist on the classic relish by incorporating sun-dried tomatoes. The sweet and tangy notes of sun-dried tomatoes complement the spicy olives, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

3. **Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Relish:** Elevate your relish with the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers. This recipe combines the charred flavors of roasted peppers with the spicy olives, resulting in a relish that is both complex and incredibly flavorful.

4. **Lemon and Herb Olive Relish:** Embark on a refreshing journey with this lemon and herb variation. The bright citrus notes of lemon and the aromatic freshness of herbs add a lively dimension to the spicy olives, creating a relish that is perfect for light summer dishes.

5. **Spicy Olive Relish with Feta:** Discover the magic of combining spicy olives with creamy feta cheese. This recipe incorporates crumbled feta into the relish, creating a luscious and tangy spread that will add a touch of sophistication to your culinary creations.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to add a touch of excitement to your meals, this collection of spicy olive relish recipes has something for everyone. Embrace the vibrant flavors and elevate your culinary journey with this versatile and delicious condiment.

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HOT ITALIAN GIARDINIERA



Hot Italian Giardiniera image

This is Italian giardiniera. It is wonderful on Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, French dips, pastas or even as a pizza topping. You can even snack on it as is if you choose. Once you taste it you will figure out what you prefer to use it on.

Provided by PHONETEK

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time P2DT2h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup fresh cauliflower florets
½ cup salt
water to cover
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, drain salty water, and rinse vegetables. In a bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN MUFFULETTA WITH SPICY OLIVE RELISH MAYONNAISE



Chicken Muffuletta with Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise:
2 roasted red peppers (from a jar), drained
1/2 or 1 jalapeno chile, chopped (depending on how spicy you like)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
3/4 cup prepared olive relish
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
Muffuletta:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 1/4-inch thick slices provolone cheese
1 large round loaf of bread, sliced in half crosswise
Spicy olive relish
Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise
Aluminum foil
2 bricks or a cast iron pan and a few heavy cans.

Steps:

  • Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise:
  • Combine the red peppers, jalapeno, garlic, mayonnaise and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in the olive relish and parsley. Set aside.
  • Muffuletta:
  • 1. Heat the grill to high or the grill pan over high heat.
  • 2. Brush the chicken breasts with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes then slice into 1/4-inch thick slices on the bias.
  • 3. Spread some of the mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bread, add a few tablespoons of the olive relish, add half of the cheese, half of the chicken and repeat with the remaining ingredients, (mayonnaise, olive relish, cheese, chicken) in that order.
  • 4. Spread the cut-side of the top of the loaf with more of the mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise-side down on the chicken. Wrap tightly in foil, place on a baking sheet and place bricks or a heavy cast iron pan on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (to allow the flavors to meld) or overnight.

MUFFULETTA RELISH



Muffuletta Relish image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pulse 1/2 cup each pimento-stuffed olives and pitted kalamata olives in a food processor with 1/2 cup pickled vegetables (giardiniera) , 2 tablespoons each capers, minced onion and olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of dried oregano.

SPICY SAUTEED FISH WITH OLIVES AND CHERRY TOMATOES



Spicy Sauteed Fish with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by Candida Sportiello

Categories     Fish     Garlic     Olive     Tomato     Sauté     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Italy

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds tilapia, red snapper, or orange roughy fillets
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add half of fish to skillet and sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Repeat with remaining fish. Add parsley and crushed red pepper to same skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, and garlic; sauté until tomatoes are soft and juicy, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper; spoon over fish.

CHICKEN MUFFULETTA WITH SPICY OLIVE RELISH MAYONNAISE



Chicken Muffuletta With Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise image

This is from Bobby Flay and Hellman's but I added some missing ingredients, quantity and instructions from the written one. You can use any heavy object to weigh the sandwich down such as books or heavy pan.

Provided by Rinshinomori

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 roasted red peppers, drained (from a jar)
1/2 jalapeno chile, chopped (depending on how spicy you like)
1 -2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup prepared olive relish (black and green olives, chopped)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
16 slices provolone cheese (1/4 inch thick)
2 cups arugula
1 large round loaf Italian bread, sliced in half crosswise
3/4 cup spicy olive relish (black and green olives, chopped)
spicy olive relish mayonnaise (from above)

Steps:

  • For Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise:.
  • Combine the red peppers, jalapeno, garlic, mayonnaise and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in the olive relish and parsley. Set aside.
  • For Muffuletta.
  • Heat the grill to high or the grill pan over high heat.
  • Brush the chicken breasts with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes then slice into ¼-inch thick slices on the bias.
  • Slice bread in half horizontally and remove some of the bread from the bottom half leaving the rim intact. Spread some of the spicy olive relish mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bread, add a few tablespoons of the olive relish, add half of the cheese, half of the chicken and repeat with the remaining ingredients, (mayonnaise, olive relish, cheese, chicken) in that order.
  • Spread the cut-side of the top of the loaf with more of the mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise-side down on the chicken. Wrap tightly in foil, place on a baking sheet and place bricks or a heavy cast iron pan on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (to allow the flavors to meld) or overnight.
  • Cut in half vertically and cut into wedges for easy handling and eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.3, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 76.7, Sodium 1339.6, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 33.5

SPICY OLIVE OIL



Spicy Olive Oil image

Add this spicy olive oil to linguine with clams, two recipes that are from "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Italian Recipes

Yield Makes 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and red pepper flakes. Let stand at least 3 hours before using.

Tips:

  • Use ripe olives: The riper the olives, the better the flavor of the relish.
  • Pit the olives: It's important to pit the olives before making the relish.
  • Use a variety of olives: You can use any type of olive you like, but a combination of different types will give the relish a more complex flavor.
  • Add other ingredients: You can add other ingredients to the relish, such as chopped onions, garlic, or peppers.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season the relish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Let the relish sit: The relish will taste even better if you let it sit for a few hours or overnight before serving.

Conclusion:

Spicy olive relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're using it as a topping for grilled meats or fish, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, spicy olive relish is sure to add a burst of flavor to your next meal.

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