Open Kitchen Insalata di Olive

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 cup drained pimento-stuffed green olives coarsely chopped
 * 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
 * 2 ribs celery finely chopped
 * 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
 * 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
 * ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
 * ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
 * 2) Refrigerate covered for at least 2 hours before serving at room temperature.