Olive Salad

• 32 lg. Sicilian
• Greek olives
• 1 bunch celery, diced
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Red crushed pepper, to taste
• Oregano, to taste
• Parsley, chopped, to taste
• 1 dash basil
• 1 dash mint (optional)
• 2 to 3 md. onions, peeled and sliced
• Pepperoncini (optional)
• Capers (optional)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup wine vinegar
• Water, as needed

1. Hit olives with a mallet to remove the pits.
2. Combine olives with celery, seasonings and onions.
3. Add pepperoncini and capers, if using.
4. Mix oil and vinegar; add a little water.
5. Add to the vegetables so that everything is covered.
6. Mix well and chill.

sicilian, olives, celery, salt, pepper, red, oregano, parsley, basil, mint, onions, pepperoncini, capers, olive oil, wine vinegar, water

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3830 (may not work)