Ingredients

2cupspitted green olives,large, drained and torn into bite-sized pieces

1cupcelery,(from 2 to 3 medium ribs) diced

½cupalmonds,roasted, roughly chopped

2ozparmesan cheese,crumbled with a fork or knife point into a ½ cup rubble

1clovegarlic,large, very thinly sliced

2tbspextra-virgin olive oil,plus more to taste

1tbspwhite wine vinegar,plus more to taste

kosher salt,to taste

red pepper flakes,to taste

celery ribs,leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish

Preparation

In a medium bowl, toss all of the ingredients except the celery leaves together.

Taste, and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Add a little more olive oil and vinegar, and about ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, if desired.

Garnish with the chopped celery leaves.

Refrigerate until needed, for up to 5 days.