Oceanside, Calif.-based Olli Salumeria is a company that produces a variety of artisanal slow-cured meats, including salami in snack packs and antipasto trays. The company is owned by Oliviero "Olli" Colmignoli, a fourth-generation maker of salumi (the Italian version of charcuterie). As a boy, he learned the business at his grandfather's prosciutto and salami factories in Rome.
Colmignoli started his own company in Virginia and relocated to Oceanside in 2015 to expand the business. The company takes an Old World approach to the curing process, resulting in a sweeter, less acidic taste than most American-made salami. The snacks side of the business was launched in 2017.
This easy appetizer was created for Olli Salumeria by Michelle Tyler of Genuine Ginger, a Southern California-based chef, food stylist and photographer.
Olli Salumeria products are available at most Whole Foods and Costco locations, as well as many other area stores. Visit www.olli.com to learn more about Olli Salumeria meats and where to find them locally.
