kalamata olive
[ kahl-uh-MAH-tuh ]
An almond-shaped Greek
OLIVE (also spelled calamata) that ranges in length from about 1/2 to 1 inch. Kalamatas are a dark eggplant color and have a flavor that can be rich and fruity. They're often slit to allow the wine vinegar
MARINADE in which they're soaked to penetrate the flesh. Kalamatas are marketed packed in either
OLIVE oil or vinegar. See also
OLIVE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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