Summer Recipes That Celebrate Olives

Summer cooking should be simple, vibrant, and packed with flavor—and nothing brings that Mediterranean brightness like olives. From light pasta dishes to hearty salads and crowd-pleasing dips, Paesana’s olive varieties add the perfect punch to warm-weather meals. Below you’ll find inspiration for your next sunny lunch, breezy dinner, or backyard gathering.

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1. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Protein-packed and picnic-ready, this quinoa salad is tossed with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh parsley, and both Paesana Kalamata and Castelvetrano Olives. It’s all tied together with a zingy oregano vinaigrette.

2. "Olive You" Castelvetrano Pasta

This lemony bucatini dish is tossed with chopped Paesana Castelvetrano Olives, garlic, chili flakes, fresh parsley, and parmesan. It’s bright, buttery, and ready in minutes—perfect for a summer dinner with a glass of white wine.

When life gives you lemons…
toss them with pasta and olives.

3. Greek Layer Dip

This Mediterranean twist on the classic layer dip stacks creamy hummus and Greek yogurt with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, Paesana Kalamata Olives, and tangy feta. It’s topped with herbs, lemon, and olive oil for an ultra-fresh finish.

4. Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Tender orzo meets Paesana Kalamata Olives, marinated artichokes, chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, and cucumber—tossed in a tangy Dijon-artichoke vinaigrette. It’s colorful, refreshing, and full of Mediterranean sunshine.

Try this with:

Grilled chicken or shrimp
A scoop of hummus and warm flatbread
A sprinkle of fresh dill for extra brightness

5. Mediterranean Pasta Salad

6. Castelvetrano Olive Bruschetta

This rustic olive spread is bold, briny, and a breeze to make. Paesana Castelvetrano Olives blend with capers, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil—perfect over crostini or crackers.
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