Spanish Manzanilla Olives with Pimento Paste

Manzanilla olives, a staple of tapas plates and antipasto platters the world over, are delicious enough on their own, with delectable notes of grass and toasted almond. But when you add a bit of pimento into the proceedings? Now we’re talking about an olive to go all in on. Equally delicious when plopped into a dry martini or simply eaten as a quick snack, Trader Joe’s Spanish Manzanilla Olives with Pimentos are conveniently pre-pitted and stuffed with piquant pimento peppers, making them a top-knotch option for tapas, a go-to for cocktail garnishes, and a prime choice for charcuterie.

The secret lies in the complementary relationship between Pimento and Olive: here, the Manzanillas’ firm, yet tender-to-the-bite texture and briney flavor play perfectly off of the fruitier, more peppery notes of the Pimento. Together, they create a flavor pairing that, in turn, pairs beautifully with the nutty flavors of an Aged Manchego or a bit of Prosciutto and melon.