Marinated Olives
A simple and flavorful recipe for marinated olives, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed olives such as Kalamata, Castelvetrano, and Manzanilla, pitted
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary optional
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine the mixed olives, sliced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Add the extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary sprig, if using.
- Stir everything together to ensure the olives are well coated. Season with sea salt to taste.
- Cover the bowl and let the olives marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for longer, up to 2 weeks. If refrigerating, bring to room temperature before serving.
- Serve the marinated olives as an appetizer or part of a cheese board.
Notes
These marinated olives are best served at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld. They make a wonderful addition to any gathering.