What is niçoise olive?
Niçoise olive · French
A tiny brownish-black olive from the south of France, with a big pit, an herby flavor and a little bitterness.
What it tastes like
Nutty, herby and slightly bitter, with a soft, meaty texture for such a small olive.
Where you’ll see it
Salade niçoise, tapenade, Provençal fish dishes and olive plates at French bistros.
Related words
- kalamata
- castelvetrano
- herbes de provence