Chalkidiki olives in sea salt brine, large green olives from northern Greece
The Chalkidiki olive comes from the peninsula of the same name in northern Greece, one of the country's best-known olive-growing regions. It is large, meaty and mild and fruity, with a firm texture and a fine aroma. Pickled in a mild sea salt brine and pitted, it is a treat straight from the jar.
How to use
Chalkidiki olives are the classic choice for antipasti, mezze, Greek farmer's salad and salade niçoise. They go with cheese, bread, wine and aperitivo and lift pasta, pizza and Mediterranean pan dishes. For a quick mezze plate, combine them with feta, tomatoes, olive oil and a little oregano.
Good to know: after opening, keep the olives in the fridge and make sure they stay covered by the brine, then they keep for several weeks.
What makes them special?
The Chalkidiki variety is among the largest green table olives in Greece. Its flesh is firm and juicy at once, the flavour mild and fruity rather than bitter. A mild sea salt brine instead of a sharp cure preserves the fine aroma without making the olive too salty.
At a glance
- Large, meaty green olives from Chalkidiki
- Pitted, in a mild sea salt brine
- Mild and fruity with a firm texture
- A classic for antipasti, mezze and farmer's salad
- Also for pasta, pizza and Mediterranean dishes
Goes well with
Combine them with our Kalamata olives in sea salt brine or the olive paste from Chalkidiki olives. For the mezze plate, the Ligurian Taggiasca olives and a good Belessi olive oil are a fine match. Find more in our Mediterranean cuisine collection.
Frequently asked questions
Are the olives pitted?
Yes, the Chalkidiki olives are pitted and so ready to enjoy straight from the jar.
What do Chalkidiki olives taste like?
Mild and fruity, with firm, meaty flesh and a fine aroma, not bitter.
How do I store opened olives?
In the fridge and covered by the brine, then they keep for several weeks.
What are the olives good for?
For antipasti, mezze, Greek farmer's salad and as an addition to pasta, pizza and cheese.