If you are thinking of planning a fun wine tasting party for you and some friends you will need to plan some tasty appetizers to serve to them. Olive Appetizers are always welcome, especially during a wine tasting! They pair so well with many types of wine. Olives can also be used in so many ways you may not realize how many items contain them! Breads, dips, salads, and more! We have something for everyone. Check out our amazing list of Olive Appetizers below!
Delicious and Easy Olive Appetizers
Did you know Olives not only make delicious appetizers but they also have many health benefits? Such as reliving pain, supporting your gut health, and even decreasing your risk of developing diabetes! Olives are high in antioxidants so you can make a bunch of these appetizers without any guilt! They can easily be used in gluten free, lactose free, and keto friendly recipes. If you are wondering what the big difference between black and green olives these appetizers tend to call for, green olives are actually unripe and black olives are fully ripped and tend to be juicer, softer, and more of a mellow flavor. However both contain the same amount of health benefits and nutrients! So really its taste preference which one you use.
Appetizers With Olives
Plan an unforgettable Wine Tasting party with these mouthwatering olive appetizers that are sure to impress everyone.
This dip is made with olives and feta cheese for a delicious, savory appetizer. Serve it with baguette or crusty bread! Tip: This, and most of these recipes, pairs great with a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.
Olive Tapenade is the perfect appetizer for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a tasty snack. For this incredible tapenade appetizer, briny green olives, marinated artichokes, fresh garlic, olive oil, and bright lemon are layered over a tangy goat cheese spread and crunchy crostini for a perfectly gorgeous and irresistible bite-size snack.
Vegetable Caponata is a roasted version of the classic Sicilian sweet-and-sour condiment with a couple of twists–zucchini and bell peppers are added while the ever-present tomatoes are taken out. This tasty mixture with olives, capers, raisins and pine nuts actually gets better as it sits–reason enough to make an extra-large batch!
If you’re a fan of olives, bread, and cheese, get ready to fall head over heels for this deliciously addictive Olive Cheese Bread recipe! Not only is it insanely tasty, but it’s also super easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for feeding a hungry crowd at a party or a family gathering.
They’re easy to assemble and don’t require much prep time. The mild bocconcini brings out the savory flavors of the prosciutto and the salty tang of the olives. Grab some skewers and get ready to enjoy your wine tasting party.
This is like having an olive bar in your own fridge! This easy olive recipe is so simple to make and is a perfect low carb appetizer or snack. The addition of Aleppo pepper and pimento (or smoked paprika) lends an exotic flavor without too much heat.
This easy Mediterranean Olive Tapenade Recipe is the perfect condiment to sandwiches, accompaniment to grilled meats, or dip for raw veggies. It is ready to eat in 2 minutes!
Loaded with olives, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes this Mediterranean cheese spread recipe is the perfect easy flavorful appetizer. A whirl in the food processor and its ready to serve. Enjoy hot or cold with veggies low carb crackers chips or pita bread.
Warm and creamy, this easy baked feta appetizer comes together in minutes and uses a handful of everyday ingredients. This simple Mediterranean mezze is made with tangy feta cheese that is roasted with sweet cherry tomatoes and buttery castelvetrano olives.
Take your meat and cheese to go with these quick and easy Charcuterie Skewers. Perfect for beach trips, cookouts, or anytime you need a protein-packed snack that’s easy to toss in your cooler, these deliciously customizable charcuterie kabobs are the meat appetizer you’ve been missing!
Antipasto Pasta Salad is a salad meal of al dente pasta tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and various cured meats, cheeses, crisp vegetables, and pickled condiments. It's a great salad for dining al fresco and a perfect easy dinner recipe that the entire family will love
Made with green cooking bananas and tender chicken gizzards, this is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday recipe.
Feast on the bold flavors of the Mediterranean with this rich and creamy baked feta. Feta cheese combined with Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and olive oil – this will surely be the best baked feta recipe you’ll ever try. This baked feta is so flavorful that you’ll feel tempted to eat it on its own.
This simple and delicious Olive Dip does not disappoint. It is creamy, salty, packed with olives, and whips together in under 10 minutes. Serve this crowd pleasing appetizer with your favorite crackers, veggies, and chips.
If you love olives, this tapenade is for you! Satisfy your "salty tooth" with this simple and easy appetizer from the South of France!
Easy to assemble, our Holiday Cheese Charcuterie Board will be the center piece of your table with it’s unexpected Balsamic Roasted Grapes and Buttery Spiced Pecans!
Savory hand pies can be filled with a wide range of ingredients to create delicious and satisfying meals.
Bacon wrapped olives are one of those incredible combinations that require a lot of self control. Not in making them, but in eating them. Talk about addictive!
A healthier Tuna Salad loaded with crunchy celery, creamy avocado, basil, capers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini's, and sun-dried tomatoes. One of my favorite things about this recipe is it can be rolled up in a tortilla wrap, scooped in colorful bell pepper bowls, or put inside lettuce leaves for low carb lunches!
Lupini beans are not very well known in the US, but they really should be. I predict they’ll soon be one of the hot new “health foods” here; it’s only a matter of time. Not only are they a deliciously addictive snack or appetizer, but are incredibly nutritious and high in protein.
These easy cheese olive broilers are a perfect appetizer. Crunchy, cheesy, gooey goodness that takes only 15 minutes to make. Make ahead and freeze, take out and pop under the broiler.
This 7 layer taco dip is a delicious appetizer that will elevate any party! Guacamole, sour cream, cream cheese, beans, cheese and a blend of Mexican spices are perfectly layered.
Frito pie has a mixture of everything from onions, taco seasoned ground beef, cheese, beans, jalapenos, olives, and plenty of crunchy Frito corn chips.
Citrus Marinated Olives and Feta are the perfect blend of flavours from the briny olives and salty feta with a hint of orange zest. Perfect low carb and keto appetizer for a holiday cocktail or wine tasting party.
Stuffed olives are the perfect savory snack to add to any charcuterie or cheese platter! Make a batch of these tasty Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives and watch them disappear at your next cocktail party or gathering.
This Olive Cheese Ball is a delicious twist on the classic cheese ball. Cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, and olives come together with seasonings for a savory cheese ball rolled in toasted pecans, parsley, and even more olives!
If you love olives, you have to make this creamy olive dip! It’s made with simple ingredients like olives and cream cheese, only takes 10 minutes to make, and makes an easy appetizer served up with your favorite chips, veggies, or crackers!
Great for entertaining! Enjoy this easy dip with a terrific combination of flavors and textures. Serve with hearty chips, pita wedges, cucumber slices or your favorite vegetables.
Olive Hummus is the star of this appetizer platter! Homemade hummus with olive pesto, served with fresh vegetables and pita. Watch this hummus with olive tapenade disappear, it's so delicious!
Roasted grapes and olives are one of the best easy appetizers that are a cinch to make. Sweet red grapes and salty green olives are roasted together to make an unusual match that pairs exquisitely together. This unique combination is the perfect addition to a cheese platter, charcuterie board, or appetizer spread.
This quick & easy make-ahead layered taco dip recipe is always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for your next potluck, picnic, or game day gathering!
Fire up the grill and take this classic French salad to the next level! A colorful array of grilled veggies are piled onto grilled flatbread and a topped with a tangy homemade vinaigrette.
Artichoke Olive Tapenade highlights the flavors of artichoke hearts and kalamata olives. Ready in less than 5 minutes, this olive spread recipe is great on crostini or as a condiment.
Crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Potato Skins that are perfect for serving at your next wine tasting party! Load them up with your favorite toppings!
If you're looking for a delicious and easy pizza recipe, try making a Greek pizza. This pizza is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family. To make this pizza, you'll need some basic ingredients like pizza dough, tomato sauce, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and onion.
Skinny Poolside Dip is a tasty and creamy veggie dip appetizer. With reduced fat dairy, corn, olives, and peppers, it’s guilt free and easy to make.
Black olive Tapenade is an olive spread usually served over some crostini bread or bruschetta—the perfect finger food to accompany a glass of rose. Olives are mixed with anchovies, garlic, capers, thyme, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. This olive paste is a must-have among pantry staples of all olive lovers.
Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals. It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese. This simple Greek Salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.
Zeytoon Parvardeh is an addictive vegan and gluten-free marinated olives recipe from Iran. This vegan Persian dish can be served as a side dish or enjoyed as a healthy snack.
What is Dakos? It's toasted bread or soaked barley crumbs generously sprinkled with olive oil, sprinkled with sweet, ripe, summer tomatoes, feta, chopped olives, and oregano.
Pissaladier resembles pizza and focaccia in its characteristics. The dough used is the same, but thicker than pizza dough. On top there is a filling of onions stewed in oil, and the pie is decorated with a net of salted anchovy fillets and olives.
Spend less time making a side dish with this 12-minute Orzo Salad With Feta recipe that features tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.
Antipasto Salad is all about Italian-themed pasta, salami, tomatoes, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, and feta cheese dressed in a honey-vinegar sauce.
This Mediterranean Vegetable Galette recipe is a healthy appetizer pie that is sure to disappear in seconds, it perfectly pairs with a salad for a complete meal.
Easy homemade olive tapenade to serve as a party appetizer over bruschetta or with crackers.
This Avocado, Olive & Jalapeño Dip recipe has become one of my most loved recipes. It's not a guacamole, but it is a sort of relation to it.
This easy Mushroom Tapenade is just perfect for wowing guests or just spreading on some crusty bread. Lush mushrooms, blended with rich olives and tangy capers, make this tapenade utterly irresistible and addictive.
Olive Cheese Balls are the perfect salty, cheesy appetizer with a kick! These baked cheese balls with a cheddar dough are a little crispy on the outside with a tangy green olive on the inside for the best finger food on your Christmas party spread.
No knead olive bread can be prepared with very little hands on time but tastes every bit as good as baker's artisan bread. The dough is prepared on day one, proves overnight in the fridge and will be ready for you to bake the following day at whatever time fits in with your schedule. This Dutch oven bread recipe will make a loaf which equates to around five servings.
Tomato and olive bruschetta is packed with fresh ingredients and makes a colourful starter or side dish. This bruschetta recipe is easy to prepare and is delicious served with toasted artisan bread but can also be enjoyed as a simple salad dish.
Crispy on the outside with cream cheese and roasted garlic stuffed on the inside, these vegan fried olives are bite-sized, sharable, and ADDICTING! They are a great appetizer or snack to bring to a party.
