How do you remove salt from olives?

There are two main ways to remove salt from olives:

  1. Soaking:
  2. - Place the olives in a large bowl or container.

    - Cover the olives with cold water.

    - Let the olives soak for several hours or overnight.

    - Drain the olives and rinse them thoroughly with cold water.

  3. Rinsing:
  4. - Place the olives in a colander.

    - Hold the colander under running water and rinse the olives thoroughly.

    - Continue rinsing the olives until the water runs clear.

Here are some additional tips for removing salt from olives:

- If the olives are very salty, you may need to soak them for longer than several hours.

- You can also add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to the water when soaking the olives. This will help to remove the salt more effectively.

- Once the olives have been desalted, you can use them in your favorite recipes. They can be added to salads, pizzas, pastas, and more.

- Enjoy your delicious, salt-free olives!