This Greek salad gift box from elenianna gathers five village staples — Kalamon olives from Costa Navarino, a ceramic-potted extra virgin olive oil, an oregano-based herb blend, wood-fired Cretan barley rusks, and a plush donkey keepsake — inside one black gift box tied with red grosgrain ribbon, ready to complete a horiatiki salad with only fresh vegetables and feta still needed.
What's inside the box
- Navarino Icons Kalamon olives in extra virgin olive oil, 360g, hand-picked in Messinia near Costa Navarino
- Greek Mediterranean Blends Greek Salad Traditional Mix, 25g, an oregano-based herb blend in a reusable glass jar with cork lid
- Ladolea premium extra virgin olive oil in a handmade white ceramic pot inspired by ancient Corinthian aryballos vessels
- Cretan Barley Bites (Kritharomboukies), twice-baked wood-fired rusks from a family bakery in Rethymno operating since 1980
- Filos the Plush Donkey, a soft grey companion wearing a traditional checkered saddle blanket
- Presented in elenianna's signature black gift box with a hand-tied red grosgrain ribbon
- Vegetarian; contains gluten from the barley rusks; no alcohol
Keepsakes worth keeping
Two items in this set are made to outlast the meal. The Ladolea ceramic pot is shaped by hand in the rounded form of an ancient Corinthian aryballos, and its walls shield the olive oil from light and heat while it sits on the counter. Filos, the plush donkey, recalls the animal that once carried olives, oil and bread along village paths, and stays on as a soft companion long after the ingredients are gone.
Building the horiatiki
Add fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion and feta from your own market. Dress the vegetables with the Ladolea olive oil, season with a spoonful of the traditional herb mix, and top with a generous handful of Kalamon olives. Serve the barley rusks on the side, either as a crunchy dakos base or for soaking up the salad's oil and juices.
Specifications
- Origin
- Greece — Messinia, Corinthia, and Crete
- Contents
- Kalamon olives (360g), herb blend (25g), ceramic-potted olive oil, barley rusks, plush donkey
- Dietary
- Vegetarian; contains gluten from barley rusks; no alcohol
- Packaging
- Black gift box with hand-tied red grosgrain ribbon
- Occasions
- Housewarming, thank-you, couple, birthday, and family gifts
- Keepsakes
- Reusable ceramic pot and plush donkey
About elenianna
elenianna curates gift boxes that pair Greek pantry staples with objects meant to be kept, sourcing olives, oils and bakery goods from small producers across Messinia, Corinthia and Crete and pairing them into a single presentation piece.
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly is included in this gift box?
The box contains Navarino Icons Kalamon olives in olive oil, a Greek salad herb blend in a glass jar, Ladolea extra virgin olive oil in a ceramic pot, wood-fired Cretan barley rusks, and a plush donkey named Filos.
- Do I need to buy anything else to make the salad?
Yes, you'll need fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion and feta cheese, since the box focuses on the pantry staples that keep well and travel well as a gift.
