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Appetizer Skewers – Easy Tapas with Olives from Spain

August 23, 2019 by Janice

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Whether you are preparing a dish for a party or making your family dinner extra special, appetizer skewers with delicious Olives from Spain are easy tapas that will take dinner to the next level. This post is sponsored by Olives from Spain.

Appetizer Skewers – Easy Tapas with Olives from Spain

Isn’t it so fabulous when something tastes incredible AND is good for you?!?

Olives from Spain are both delicious and healthy! They are packed with an ideal mix of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fiber, oleic acid, and antioxidants – which can help regulate cholesterol, improve cardiovascular health, slow down cellular aging and enhance digestion.

And, did I mention, there are only 150 calories in 100 grams. So load up those skewers!

Olive Appetizer Skewers

Olives from Spain are a guilt-free, scrumptious addition to your family meal or your party menu.

Olives from Spain Tapas

For our Spanish tapas, we used different combinations of three varieties of Olives from Spain.

Olives from Spain - Hojiblanca, Manzanilla, Gordal

The dark, ripe Hojiblanca Olives from Spain are flavourful and have a pleasant almond-like aftertaste with just a hint of bitterness. Hojiblanca Olives from Spain are great in recipes such as marinades, stews, or even desserts, but they also are perfect served on a skewer.

Manzanilla Olives from Spain have a smooth texture and are not bitter. This popular variety easily pairs with almost any ingredient – peppers, anchovies, cheese, etc. And since its pit is easily removed, Manzanilla from Spain are often marinated or stuffed.

Appetizer Skewers – Easy Tapas with Olives from Spain

Finally, on our larger skewers, we also used Gordal Olives from Spain. Because the Gordal Olives from Spain variety have an irresistible, delicate flavour, they are often served as a table olive and are perfect for all kinds of tapas and appetizers.

Appetizer Skewers – Easy Tapas with Olives from Spain

The Spanish Connection

Did you know that one out of every two olives eaten in Canada comes from Spain?

According to a 2016 Statistics Canada report, Spain is the largest producer and exporter of table olives in Canada and in the rest of the world.

Olives from Spain - Hojiblanca, Manzanilla, Gordal

Olives have deep roots in Spanish culture and cuisine. The crop was first brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago.

Generations of Spanish farmers have passed on the practices of their ancestors. They have combined their ancient knowledge with modern farming and industrial techniques, including mastering the art of picking the olives by hand, to bring their legendary olives to our tables.

The type of olive is determined by their green or black colouring, which changes according to their degree of ripeness.

Eat, Drink, and Share Olives

The Spanish can teach us a lot about living well — from sharing with us their heart-healthy, delicious olives to inspiring us to cherish our time together.

Easy Appetizer Skewers

In Spain, you will always find friends and family getting together to relax and celebrate. The Spanish love enjoying food while spending quality time with friends and family.

I hate to admit that in my house we spend far too many evenings eating quickly so we can get back to the next task or activity. It is only on special evenings when we have friends or family over that we take the time to sit around the table for extra hours, laughing, telling stories and truly enjoying one another’s company.

I love the idea of serving tapas at a family dinner, such as these Olives from Spain banderillas we made, to encourage us to spend more time over a family meal.

It also really helps that that olives are so affordable and you can buy Spanish olives at every supermarket or grocery store!

Easy Appetizer Skewers

And you don’t need to worry about following a recipe or creating an elaborate dish. Making Spanish olive tapas can be as simple as pouring them into a bowl or sliding them onto a skewer.

My favourite way to eat Olives from Spain is on a small skewer with tomatoes, basil, cheese, and pickled onions. I pop the whole thing in my mouth and savour all the flavours together. It tastes so incredible.

Spanish olive banderillas

(I think I ate more than a dozen of these Spanish olive banderillas after I finished photographing my family eating them. They were so tasty I just couldn’t resist them.)

Easy Appetizer Skewers with Olives from Spain Recipe

Easy Appetizer Skewers with Olives from Spain Recipe

Whether you are preparing an appetizer dish for a party or making your family dinner extra special, delicious Olives from Spain will take your tapas to the next level. Mix up your skewer ingredients to create your own perfect Spanish tapas.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • Hojiblanca Olives from Spain
  • Manzanilla Olives from Spain
  • Gordal Olives from Spain
  • Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • Firm cheese
  • Fresh basil
  • Pickled white onions
  • Spanish ham
  • Pickled peppers
  • Gherkin pickles
  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling - optional
  • Dried or fresh savoury herbs for sprinkling - optional

Instructions

  • In small bowls, place Olives from Spain varieties and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Stir gently to coat in oil.
  • Cut ham into small pieces or cubes.
  • Roll small, thin pieces of ham.
  • In desired order, assemble ingredients on skewers.
  • Place on a serving platter.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with savoury herbs if desired.

Notes

For our small skewers, we used Hojiblanca Olives from Spain and Manzanilla Olives from Spain along with grape tomatoes, firm cheese, fresh basil, and pickled white onions.
For our larger skewers, we Gordal Olives from Spain and Hojiblanca Olives from Spain along with grape tomatoes, firm cheese, Spanish ham, pickled peppers, and Gherkin pickles.

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Olives from Spain.
Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
Talk with me: @5minutesformom and Facebook.com/5minutesformom
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15 Comments

  1. Suzy says

    November 24, 2019 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    This is exactly what I was looking for to have around for the holidays! The perfect snack food!

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  2. Nellie Tracy says

    November 24, 2019 at 2:12 am

    5 stars
    These are delicious and so easy!

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  3. Leona Olson says

    August 31, 2019 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    This is a great idea. I have seen the Olive groves in Spain.

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  4. Candy O says

    August 25, 2019 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    Tapas are our favorite! These skewers look easy, delicious and a total crowd pleaser.

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  5. keikilani says

    August 24, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun way to serve an appetizer. I love all things olives. Pretty sure I would make these just for myself!

    Reply
  6. Kelly says

    August 24, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at olives! These taste amazing and are such a perfect app!

    Reply
  7. Ruth I says

    August 24, 2019 at 10:05 am

    These are so cute! I bet this tastes good too. I should try this!

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  8. Catalina says

    August 24, 2019 at 5:06 am

    5 stars
    How cute and delicious these skewers are! The perfect party appetizer! My family will love it!

    Reply
  9. Smellyann says

    August 24, 2019 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    Yummmmmm!!! Now you’ve inspired me to have a Spanish Tapas night verrrrrry soon. I started a Pinterest board for it – with your olive skewers to start it off! Thanks 😀

    Reply
  10. Tara Pittman says

    August 24, 2019 at 2:36 am

    So simple to make. The sound so delicious.

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  11. Valerie says

    August 23, 2019 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    Most of my family loves olives. These skewers are perfect for snacking and entertaining, they would be devoured around here.

    Reply
  12. Sherry says

    August 23, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    I’m the only person in my household that likes olives. I love the combination of flavors on these skewers.

    Reply
  13. Meagan Ivie says

    August 23, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    What a fun appetizer idea! Perfect for Labor Day.

    Reply
  14. Celebrate Woman Today says

    August 23, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    There’s so much flavor and curiosity in each of this appetizer piece! I love interesting appetizers that we can explore with our taste buds.

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  15. Stacie says

    August 23, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    That looks so good! I love a light, tasty appetizer like this. Plus, you know… OLIVES!

    Reply

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