Aceitunas Recipe
A selection of olives from Spain and around the world.
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Ingredients
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Olives
Marinade
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Olives
Rinse the green, black, Kalamata, and Castelvetrano olives under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Crush the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly crush them with the flat side of a knife. This will help release their flavor into the marinade.
Marinade
- 3
Mix the Marinade
In a bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, crushed garlic, fresh rosemary, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- 4
Combine Olives and Marinade
In a large mixing bowl or a jar, add the rinsed olives and pour the marinade over them. Toss or shake gently to ensure all olives are coated with the marinade.
Storage
- 5
- 6
Serve
Bring the olives to room temperature before serving. They can be served as a tapas dish, on a charcuterie board, or as a snack.
