Olive OilPepperRicottaSides & SaladsVegetarian

Warm Black Olive Salad

This warming recipe is reminiscent of a Southern Italian summer's evening. Like a warm pepperonata, but the protagonist is the black olive which adds depth of flavour. The perfect salad to accompany rich baked ricotta and delightful served with warm ciabatta drizzled with Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
4 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

30ml /2 tbsp Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil
4 small baby leeks, trimmed and cut lengthways into long strips
2 tbsp fresh oregano, or 1 tbsp dried oregano
175g / 6oz pitted black olives, drained
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp Filippo Berio Balsamic Vinegar
200g /7oz baked ricotta cheese (see Cook’s Tip)
2 yellow peppers, deseeded and chargrilled
Freshly ground black pepper

To serve

Ciabatta bread

Method

Heat the Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat.
Add the leeks and herbs, and cook until they are golden brown and just soft.
Add the olives, lemon juice and Filippo Berio Balsamic Vinegar to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes.
Place the olives onto serving plates along with a wedge of baked ricotta and roasted peppers and season to taste.
Serve with warm ciabatta bread.

Classico Olive Oil

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This versatile all-purpose Olive Oil is excellent for sautéing, grilling and roasting or as a base for sauces. Delicious with everything from meat and poultry to your favourite vegetables. Oil comprising exclusively olive oils that have undergone refining and oils obtained directly from olives.