kalamata

noun, often capitalized ka·la·ma·ta \ ˌkä-lə-ˈmä-tə , ˌka- \

variants: or less commonly calamata

|Updated on: 23 May 2018

Definition of kalamata

: a brine-cured black olive grown in Greece

Recent Examples of kalamata from the Web

There’s also the Farmers Market salad ($9 /$12.5) featuring greens, quinoa, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, chevre cheese and herb vinaigrette.

— susan selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit just got another burger joint: Why this one's different," 11 May 2018
Delicately flavored with lemon, tomato and kalamata olives, the dish also calls for saffron, which adds a bit of the grassy spring essence perfect for the season.

— amy dewall dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Light lamb stew tides us over until spring," 15 Mar. 2018
This leafy green entree was massive in size and piled high with plenty of feta, cucumber, artichoke hearts, tomato, kalamata olives and whole pepperoncini.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Review: Italian-American food at Come Back Inn is indulgent, rich and cheesy," 17 Jan. 2018
The ingredients don’t feel cheap, either, as toppings like kalamata olives and feta cheese feature beautifully on their regular side salad.

— kansascity, "5 tasty "value meals" that aren't fast food | The Kansas City Star," 11 Dec. 2017
Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in 1 cup coarsely shredded Swiss or Emmentaler cheese and 1/4 cup pitted sliced kalamata olives.

— atlanta life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 4 Aug. 2017
The super-fresh Mediterranean couscous one was loaded with romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta and more, and just the right side of overdressed with an herby-tart dressing.

— bethany jean clement, The Seattle Times, "Amazon has a heart, and it’s Community Table from FareStart," 3 Aug. 2017
Logan makes a pie with a nod to his Greek heritage that includes lamb, kalamata olives, red onions, feta, tzatziki sauce base and peperoncino.

— christina mayo, miamiherald, "Merrick’s Pizza owner was trained by the Best in Coral Gables," 3 Aug. 2017
Pierce Special to the Star-Telegram Asparagus, ricotta and kalamata olive salad can be doubled or tripled depending on the crowd.

— ellise pierce, star-telegram, "4 easy spring salads let flavors of freshness do the talking," 2 May 2017

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