Italian Cowboy Caviar

from giadzy.com
20 min
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1can giadzy datterini tomatoes, drained well
  • ½ cupcastelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cupmozzarella pearls, halved if large
  • ½ smallred onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cupsliced pepperoncini
  • ¼ cupfresh basil, chopped
  • 3 tablespoonsgiadzy olive oil
  • 2 teaspoonstuscan herb blend, or generic italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt, plus more to taste if needed
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
  • ¼ cuptoasted pine nuts
  • pita chips, crostini, or sturdy crackers, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, and basil.

  2. 2

    Drizzle with olive oil, add the Tuscan Herb Blend, salt, and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Top with the pine nuts. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

  3. 3

    Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 days ahead. Top with more basil if desired upon serving. Enjoy with pita chips, crostini, or crackers.