Minty Green Olive-Celery Salsa
Recipe from Food & Wine

Chef Tim Cushman's bright, briny salsa, full of vitamin E-rich olives, is more like a crunchy tapenade. It's delicious over white fish like hake.


Minty Green Olive-Celery Salsa
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Servings: Makes eight 1/4-cup servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Healthy Cooking, More Holidays, Quick and Easy, Quick and Easy Appetizers, Salsa, Salsa Dip, Sauces, Special Occasions, Summer Appetizers, Summer Picnics, Vegetarian
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 2 
    garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
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  • 1  cup
    finely diced celery (3 ribs)
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  • 1  cup
    finely chopped pitted green olives (5 ounces)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    capers, chopped
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  • 2  tablespoons
    chopped mint
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    Freshly ground pepper
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Directions
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In a small skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Let the oil cool, then discard the garlic. Transfer the oil to a bowl and add the celery, olives, capers and mint. Toss the salsa, season with pepper and serve.
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