- 2 1/2 cups large green olives (about 1 pound)
- 3 celery ribs
- 1 carrot
- 1 small red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup drained caperberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons crumbled dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- In a large sieve rinse olives and drain well. Thinly slice celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and in a bowl stir together with remaining ingredients. Marinate salad, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 3 days. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.