Marinated Olives

These Marinated Olives are steeped in garlic, fragrant rosemary, and bright lemon zest, and are proof that the simplest recipes are often the most impressive. They also happen to be the ultimate make-ahead party food, since they only get better the longer they sit in the fridge.

With just a handful of pantry staples and a couple of minutes of hands-on time, you get a deeply flavorful appetizer that tastes like it came from a fancy Italian deli. The garlic, herbs, and lemon rind infuse the olive oil with so much flavor that even the leftover oil becomes something special, perfect for drizzling over bread or pasta.

Helpful Tips

• Rinse your olives first: A quick rinse removes excess brine, which keeps the marinade from getting overly salty as the olives soak.
• Let them marinate the full 48 hours: While you technically can eat them sooner, giving the olives a full two days lets the garlic and herb flavors really penetrate.
• Save the leftover olive oil: Once the olives are gone, the infused oil is delicious drizzled over crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a simple pasta dish.

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Easy Marinated Olives

These Marinated Olives are steeped in garlic, fragrant rosemary, and bright lemon zest, and are proof that the simplest recipes are often the most impressive.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Marinating Time 2 days d

Total Time 2 days d 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound mixed olives drained and rinsed
• 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 8 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Lemon rind from 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes optional
• 1 cup olive oil more or less depending on space

Instructions

 

• In a 16-ounce jar or other airtight container, start to layer all of the ingredients (except the olive oil).
• Pour the olive oil over top, just until the olives are submerged.
• Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 48 hours, up to a week.
• Before serving, bring the olives up to room temperature. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gSodium: 890mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

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