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Fresh Italian-style cheese, Bocconcini literally translated means “small mouthfuls”. Originating in Naples, in the Campagna region of southern Italy, Bocconcini is made from whole cow’s milk and has a soft texture with a mild flavour. At Zara’s our Bocconcini are domestically made here in Canada. SUGGESTED USE: The key ingredient in Insalata Caprese, Bocconcini is ideal paired with like fresh tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for Pizza or layered in a Panini. INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized cow’s milk, bacterial culture, salt, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme. M.F. 19% PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: Approx. 80g
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Native to Morocco, these intensely flavoured black olives are dry cured and wrinkled in appearance. Plump, meaty and distinctly flavoured, Moroccan olives are a great cooking and baking olive. Since there's no brine to dominate, the distinct flavour of the olive won't get lost and the texture will remain. While an acquired taste for some, Moroccan olives can also be eaten on their own and are a great addition to a meat and cheese antipasto platter.
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Native to Kalamata, Greece, good Kalamata olives are purplish black in colour and will have a small slice in their side. This marking occurs before the olive is cured and allows the wine vinegar brine to fully penetrate the olive, giving it a strong, fruity flavour with a slight acidity. Kalamata olives are commonly thought of as the Greek olive and are traditionally used in Greek salad. *Available both whole or pitted.
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Native to Sicily and harvested young, Castelvetrano olives are naturally bright green and have a fresh, buttery and slightly sweet flavour. Dangerously delicious for olive lovers, Castelvetrano olives are as addictive as chips and way more satisfying.
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Native to Apulia, Italy, Barese nero olives, also known as black Cerignola olives, have a subtle sweetness and rich meaty texture. Perfect snacking olive!
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Native to Apulia, Italy, Barese verde olives, also known as green Cerignola olives, are the younger, less ripe version of the black. Crisp texture and refreshing mild flavour. Perfect for snacking!
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Green pitted Sicilian olives dressed in our house-made dressing of fresh garlic, parsley and a dash of red chilli flakes. CAUTION: PITTED OLIVES MAY CONTIAN PITS OR PIT FRAGMENTS These olives come to us pre-pitted from reputable suppliers. While we chose our product and ingredients with care, on occasion there may be a pit or pit fragment that slips through the pitting process. This can be difficult to detect and is beyond our control. Please consider this when making your selection.
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Marinated pitted Sicilian mixed olives. Perfect for when you don't know where to put the pit. SUGGESTED USE: Perfect for salads, pasta dishes and party platters. Good alternative to Kalamata olives in a Greek salad. CAUTION: PITTED OLIVES MAY CONTIAN PITS OR PIT FRAGMENTS These olives come to us pre-pitted from reputable suppliers. While we chose our product and ingredients with care, on occasion there may be a pit or pit fragment that slips through the pitting process. This can be difficult to detect and is beyond our control. Please consider this when making your selection.
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Not your average antipasto! Our house-made antipasto is a rustic mix of semi-dry roasted cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, balsamic marinated onions, roasted peppers, mixed and mingling together in our fresh herb marinade. SUGGESTED USE: We love it on a good piece of crunchy bread, tossed in a salad or quick pasta dish. So many possibilities!
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Prepared in-house our Mediterranean mixed olives are a savoury mix of Greek Kalamata, Spanish black, Moroccan sundried and green pitted Sicilian all seasoned with our house blend of aromatic herbs & spices. CAUTION: PITTED OLIVES MAY CONTIAN PITS OR PIT FRAGMENTS These olives come to us pre-pitted from reputable suppliers. While we chose our product and ingredients with care, on occasion there may be a pit or pit fragment that slips through the pitting process. This can be difficult to detect and is beyond our control. Please consider this when making your selection.
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Made in-house, our Ceci or Chickpea salad is dressed with a zesty mixture of fresh herbs, Pecorino Romano cheese and a generous amount of lemon juice and zest. SUGGESTED USE: A versatile salad that can served warm or cold, eaten on its own or mix it with baby arugula, salad greens or roasted veggies.
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Made in house, our Olive & Feta is a rich combination olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and simple seasonings. SUGGESTED USE: A perfect addition to any charcuterie board. Also a zesty addition to sandwiches, pizza or an omelette.
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ZARA’S Caprese salad is made fresh daily with a classic combination of Bocconcini and cherry tomatoes dressed in ours house-made fresh herb dressing. Fresh, simple and oh so delicious!
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Our house-made Olive & Artichoke Tapenade is light, refreshing and full of citrus zest. Perfect on crostini for pre-dinner nibblies or in a panini. VEGAN INGREDIENTS: Artichoke, green olive, fresh parsley, lemon juice/zest, capers, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, black pepper, dry herbs & spices.
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Native to Gard, France, Picholine are the most common olive in France. They are used to make olive oil and cured in brine for table olives.They are a small, firm, green olive with a mild, salty flavour. Great for cocktails!
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A classic sauce originating from Genoa, Italy, our house-made fresh Basil pesto is a customer favourite, full of fresh vibrant flavour. SUGGESTED USE: Traditionally paired with pasta shapes like Trofie, Spaghettini, Spaghetti and Linguine, pesto isn't just for pasta. Use it as a condiment for veggies, sandwiches, fish or in a Frittata.
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SUGGESTED USE: A staple in our household, our house-made Sun-dried Tomato Pesto is not only great on pasta. Use it as a condiment for adding an easy and instant burst of flavour to white fish, chicken or, with a dash of vinegar, to salads. Keep it in your fridge and use it when your next dinner.
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Native to Provence, France, Niçoise olives are petite and range in colour from dark brown to purplish black. They are an essential ingredient in salad Niçoise and have a rich earthy flavour.
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A classic Greek condiment. Our fresh Tzatziki is made in-house using pressed Greek-style yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pairs well with dolmades, roast lamb or try as a refreshing veggie dip. INGREDIENTS:
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Hands down a customer favourite. Hummus has been a staple in our deli for decades. Made daily, in-house, our hummus has a creamy texture and bold flavour. We use good quality chickpeas and tahini, spices like black pepper and ground cumin seed, fresh lemon and of course a good amount of garlic!!
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This traditional whole grain mustard is great in sandwiches, pairs well with cheeses, vegetables, grilled meats, and sausages. INGREDIENTS: Water, mustard seeds, vinegar, salt. PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 350g PRODUCT OF FRANCE
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A customer favourite, these pitted mixed olives are actually smoked, not flavoured! SUGGESTED USE: Delicious on their own or add a rich deep smokey flavour to pasta dishes, roast or grilled mixed vegetables, meats and stronger fish, like Salmon. CAUTION: PITTED OLIVES MAY CONTIAN PITS OR PIT FRAGMENTS These olives come to us pre-pitted from reputable suppliers. While we chose our product and ingredients with care, on occasion there may be a pit or pit fragment that slips through the pitting process. This can be difficult to detect and is beyond our control. Please consider this when making your selection.
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Fresh Italian-style cheese, Bocconcini literally translated means “small mouthfuls”. Originating in Naples, in the Campagna region of southern Italy, Bocconcini is made from whole cow’s milk and has a soft texture with a mild flavour. At Zara’s our domestically made “bambini” Bocconcini are sold either plain or dressed in our house made fresh herb dressing. SUGGESTED USE: The key ingredient in Insalata Caprese, Bocconcini is ideal paired with bold flavours like fresh tomatoes, basil, red onion and extra virgin olive oil and is fatastico on pizza. Bambini bocconcini can be skewered with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil to make an easy appetizer.
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Borettane onions pickled and marinated in balsamic onions, a flavour mariage made in culinary heaven! SUGGESTED USE: Not only a great addition to any antipasti platter, these balsamic onions are also brilliant sliced in a salad or on a burger or sandwich.
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Sundried tomatoes in oil have a sweetness with a touch of tang. SUGGESTED USE: Can be used to add colour and a bright burst of flavour to antipasti platers, pizza, salads and pasta dishes. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS: Sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower oil, natural spices, wine vinegar, salt, citric acid. PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 290ml PRODUCT OF ITALY
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The perfect little tart, crunchy bite, cornichons are a quintessential component to any charcuterie board. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS: Gherkins, water, salt, dehydrated onion, yellow mustard seeds, black mustard seeds, calcium chloride, tarragon flavour. PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 375ml
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One of our favourite and most popular crackers. Light yet crunchy, they hold up perfectly to almost any cheese, paté, tapenade or spread. Available in the following flavours: Original, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic and our favourite, Black Pepper.
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Definitely one of our favourite products! These braided breadsticks are a Roman classic and a best mate at aperitivo time. Studded with fennel seeds, and subtly seasoned with olive oil and sea salt, Mamma's Trecce breadsticks have the perfect amount of crunch and moisture - they're flaky but not dry. We think their subtle anise flavour is a perfect pairing with a Negroni. Cin cin! INGREDIENTS: Wheat flour, olive oil, white wine, salt, fennel seeds 2%. Allergens: Contains wheat and sulphites. May Contain: Sesame and milk.
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A mild pork salami dotted with aromatic fennel seeds, subtly seasoned with black pepper and a hint of garlic. PRODUCT OF ITALY PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 70g
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Made from Pork, Genoa salami is dry cured and mild in flavour. Simply seasoned with garlic, salt, black pepper and wine. Preferisco salami is made in Italy with Italian ingredients.
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The mature fruit produced from the caper bush, caper berries are usually pickled and have a soft flesh and often less intense flavour than their smaller counterparts. SUGGESTED USE: On their own caper berries are often eaten in much the same way an olive would be eaten, they make a beautiful addition the most antipasti platters and can be used whole in cocktails. When used for cooking we suggest rinsing and draining the berries to remove any excess brine. Capers are well suited to seafood dishes and can be used in condiments or sauces like Putanesca.
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PRODUCT OF ITALY PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 70g STORAGE: Keep refrigerated. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS: Pork meat, salt, black truffle (2.5%), natural flavouring, dextrose, spices, sodium ascorbate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite.
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The king of cheeses! Typically produced in mammoth 80 pound wheels, encased in a golden rind and stamped with a seal of authenticity, Parmigiano Reggiano is definitely a cheese most deserving of its royal status. At Zara’s we sell 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. It has a sweet nutty flavour with a subtle granular texture in the mouth. SUGGESTED USE: Parmigiano Reggiano can be eaten on its own, drizzled with aged Balsamic vinegar, or grated over pasta, risotto, vegetables and baked dishes. Use the rind to add flavor to soups, sauces and risottos.
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WHAT IS PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELE P.D.O.? Prosciutto di San Daniele is made from just two ingredients: high-quality pork legs and sea salt. This prosciutto crudo is produced from start to finish in San Daniele, a small village in Italy's northern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, where the breeze from the Adriatic Sea meets the Italian alps. This unique environment makes the San Daniele area the perfect place to age prosciutto. HOW IS PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELE MADE? Following the strict consortium guidelines, a pork thigh can only be deemed Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP if three conditions are met: 1. The pig must be raised in one of the 10 regions of the central-north of Italy. 2. The pig must be raised using specific, age-old traditions. 3. The process and aging must take place in San Daniele. One unique aspect of Prosciutto San Daniele is the pressing stage. The legs are salted and then pressed for two to three days. This enables the salt to more deeply penetrate the meat, giving it more flavor.
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Native to Sicily and harvested young, Castelvetrano olives are naturally bright green and have a fresh, buttery and slightly sweet flavour. This olive spread holds true to the delicate flavour of this olive. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS: Green olives 96.2%, extra virgin olive oil,3%, salt, garlic, pepper, lactic acid. PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 7oz (190g) PRODUCT OF SICILY, ITALY
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Named after founder Gennaro Auricchio, the name Auricchio is synonymous with Provolone cheese. Since 1877, this family run company has been the gold standard when it comes to provolone. Provolone is made from stretched curds that are molded into a pear or torpedo shape, then tied with rope and hung in an aging cave for 1 to 12 months. Auricchio Provolone Dolce (Mild Provolone) is matured for about a month to preserve all the delicacy of the milk. SUGGESTED USE: Provolone Dolce is particularly suited for pizza, melted over meat dishes and sliced in toasted sandwiches.
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Bresaola is salt cured, air-dried beef tenderloin, making it very lean. Traditionally aged between two to three months, Bresaola is typically sliced thin and has a subtle sweetness. PRODUCT NET WEIGHT: 100g PRODUCT OF ITALY
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Native to Sicily and harvested young, Castelvetrano olives are naturally bright green and have a fresh, buttery and slightly sweet flavour. Dangerously delicious for olive lovers, Castelvetrano olives are as addictive as chips and way more satisfying. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS: Olives, water, salt, ascorbic acid, citric acid. May contain pits or pit fragments. PRODUCT DRAINED WEIGHT: 4.5oz (130g) PRODUCT OF SICILY, ITALY
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Named after founder Gennaro Auricchio, the name Auricchio is synonymous with Provolone cheese. Since 1877, this family run company has been the gold standard when it comes to provolone. Provolone is made from stretched curds that are molded into a pear or torpedo shape, then tied with rope and hung in an aging cave for 3 to 12 months. Provolone Piccante (sharp provolone) is aged for 12 months and has a sharper flavour and a firmer texture compared to Provolone Dolce. SUGGESTED USE: Excellent as part of an antipasto course, paired with olives and red wine. Also delicious grated over pasta.
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One of the most requested items in store. Burrata is a soft cow’s-milk cheese traditionally from the Apulia region of southern Italy. Translated, Burrata means “buttered” and thats just what you want to do with it! Made from an outer layer of mozzarella wrapped around a silky mixture of mozzarella and cream, Burrata is best enjoyed slathered on crunchy artisan bread, drizzled with good quality extra virgin olive oil. Bella Casara Burrata is Candadian made, from Ontario, and a very good alternative to the Italian made Burrata.
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Different from domestically made cow’s milk bocconcini, Mozzarella di Bufala is a fresh cheese made from the milk of domesticated water buffalo. It is softer to the touch, has a creamier texture and is typically more flavourful than cow’s milk bocconcini. At Zara’s our “Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP” is flown in fresh every two weeks from Campagna, Italy. SUGGESTED USE: All you need to savour this delicately delicious cheese is some fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, good quality extra virgin olive oil and a piece of crunchy bread.
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Buratta, one of the most traditional cheeses of the Apulia region of Italy and one of the most requested items in our shop. Did you know every two weeks we receive a delivery of fresh Murgella Burrata di Puglia flown in fresh from Italy? Check our stories for daily fresh sheets and product updates, including when we receive this award winning Burrata. Using locally sourced milk, Murgella Burrata is produced in a traditional way by manually filling soft shells of fresh mozzarella with a creamy mixture of mozzarella and cream, also known as stracciatella. The Palazzo family has been making Burrata and other regional cheeses in the Murgia Barese territory of Apulia for three generations. We think it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing! Rich, creamy and oh so soft, Murgella Burrata is best enjoyed simply. Break it open, drizzle a good quality extra virgin olive oil overtop and slather it on some crunchy bread. Perfetto! Our go to olive oil pairing is always Famiglia Creanza extra virgin olive oil, also from Apulia. You know what they say, “what grows together, goes together”.
