Olive Lovers Salad

• 15 pitted green olives
• 15 pitted black olives
• 15 pitted kalamata olives (all in vinegar brine and olive oil, RESERVE BRINE !, I use Krinos Brand, cost, $3.59/16oz. jar)
• 5 -6 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 -6 rolled anchovy fillets, not optional
• 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (Spanish is the best)
• 2 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 12 -14 slices banana peppers, very thin slices,to taste
• 18 cup purple onion, very thin half-moons
• 18 cup feta cheese, crumbled fine
• 18 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 18 cup mushroom, fresh

1. Thoroughly drain and dry olives.
2. Heat in fry pan, if necessary.
3. In a glass bowl, add Oregano and Garlic to olives.
4. Mash anchovies, add (Important!, do not leave out).
5. Add oil, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of reserved brine.
6. Constantly toss while adding the last five ingredients.
7. Refrigerate over night, before serving.
8. ENJOY!
9. (Made with lots of love by drstever).

green olives, black olives, olives, oregano, garlic, rolled anchovy, extra virgin olive oil, banana peppers, purple onion, feta cheese, red bell pepper, mushroom

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/olive-lovers-salad-112585 (may not work)