Spanish olive and cucumber salad

Spanish table olives have always been known as a superfood and can be used as an ingredient to accompany a variety of dishes in three daily meals. The oleic acid in Spanish olives is an unsaturated fat that can help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels when consumed properly in the daily diet. Table olives are low in calories compared to other common snacks. On average, calorie intake per 7 olives is less than 42 kcal. Olives are rich in iron – iron is a beneficial trace element that keeps the body’s blood in a healthy state. Table olives are also rich in vitamin A and vitamin E, which can effectively protect cells from oxidative damage.