Kalamata Olives Recipe
Briny, flavorful olives from Kalamata region.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Olives
Drain the Kalamata olives from their brine and rinse them under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Make the Marinade
In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained Kalamata olives to the bowl with the marinade. Toss gently to ensure the olives are evenly coated with the marinade.
- 4
Add Fresh Herbs
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the marinated olives. Toss again to incorporate the parsley.
- 5
Marinate
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the olives marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.