Jul 14 2026

Olive Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

marinated Mediterranean olives

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Olives

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed olives. Make sure to include a variety of green, black, and Kalamata olives for diverse flavor.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Add the crushed garlic cloves, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme to the bowl with the olives. Mix well to ensure the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed.

Making the Marinade

  1. 3

    Mix the Marinade

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Adjust the salt to taste.

  2. 4

    Combine Marinade with Olives

    Pour the marinade over the olive mixture. Stir gently to coat all the olives evenly with the marinade.

Marinating

  1. 5

    Let it Marinate

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a glass jar with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

  2. 6

    Serve

    After marinating, serve the olives at room temperature as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy the flavorful, aromatic olives!

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