The Best Olives At Aldi Are Perfect For Martinis And Charcuterie Boards

Aldi's impressive selection of olives boasts many briny, bite-sized treats. Tasting Table's taste tester set out to rank them all — and the best Aldi olives by far are Aldi's Specially Selected Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives. Per their review, these Aldi olives combine the best taste and texture with a meaty and salty taste. They also contain a significant amount of pungent cheese stuffed inside. 

At a price point of around $3.29 for a seven-ounce jar, our taste tester found the cost reasonable and the olives pleasantly versatile. They mentioned that they would be ideal to accent a briny blue cheese dirty martini recipe or included on a charcuterie board. Having said that, it's easy to see why both Tasting Table and Aldi shoppers adore these olives.

One Facebook user shared, "Love them, get them all the time for Bloody Mary's." Another comment enthused, "Get the brie,the salami, the olives, and slice up an apple for a charcuterie meal for 2! Add a bottle of Winking Owl, and you're set!" Many Aldi aficionados indicated that all the stuffed olive options are worth a try and have a number of creative uses.

While blue cheese might not be for everyone, those that love the sharp flavor combined with the brine of a hearty olive are likely to love the ones from Aldi. Still, some shoppers note that there are other favorites to consider. One Reddit user said, "The garlic stuffed olives are great tho." Another reply chimed in to call them "amazing." Elsewhere, users call out the jalapeño stuffed olives and the feta cheese ones as the best of the bunch.

Some dissenting opinions indicate that the taste and texture of these Aldi olives are off. A Reddit poster mentioned, "The blue cheese was hard and felt dry (sounds weird when something has been sitting in brine) with no flavor." Another reply suggested that the brine negatively impacts the flavor of the cheese. Nonetheless, there are seemingly more raves about these olives than rants.

Exemplifying how much Aldi customers seriously adore these jarred olives, a Facebook user said, "I love them all. In my opinion one of the best values at Aldi!" From martinis to charcuterie boards and beyond, it seems that just about any jar of Aldi Specially Selected olives will be a hit.