Description
Marinated olives are a vibrant and flavorful snack that can elevate any gathering. Infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of lemon, these delectable bites are perfect for parties, picnics, or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, marinated olives will impress your guests while providing a satisfying blend of tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed olives (green and black)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and zesting the lemon.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed olives, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and stir gently until well-coated.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Serve at room temperature on a platter with crusty bread or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg