Jumbo Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives

"Kalamata Olives are among the world’s most prized olives. There are many imitators, calling themselves “Kalamata Style,” but the real thing is found only in a small region in Greece. Their harvest is subject to varying climate conditions – some years the harvest is great and other years, not so much. While prices around the world continue to rise, our relationship with our supplier is so solid, that we’ve been able to hold the same great price for a decade! Trader Joe’s Jumbo Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives are dark, eggplant colored olives that are ripened on the tree and pitted. They are marinated in red wine vinegar, as is traditional in Greece. They’re ideal for eating as a snack, as part of an antipasto or mezze tray, atop a salad or in any number of pasta dishes."