Marinated olives
Elevate your appetizer game with this delicious marinated olives recipe. Featuring a flavorful mix of olives, zesty lemon and orange zest, aromatic garlic, fresh scallions, rich olive oil, and a hint of fresh thyme. Perfect for any gathering or a delightful snack.
- 11 May 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 250 min
- 8 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Marinated olives are a delightful and flavorful appetizer or snack that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This simple recipe combines olives with zesty citrus, aromatic garlic, and fresh thyme, all marinated in rich olive oil. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying with a glass of wine, these marinated olives are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Rinse the olives under cold water and drain well.
- Zest the lemon and orange to collect the required amount.
- Finely mince the garlic cloves.
- Finely slice the scallions.
- Strip the thyme leaves from their stems to measure out the required amount.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olives, lemon zest, orange zest, minced garlic, sliced scallions, and fresh thyme leaves.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the olive mixture, ensuring all the ingredients are well-coated.
- Gently toss the mixture to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with olive oil.
- Transfer the olive mixture to a clean, airtight container.
- Allow the olives to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together. For best results, marinate overnight.
- Before serving, bring the marinated olives to room temperature to enhance their flavors.
- Serve as an appetizer, snack, or part of an antipasto platter.
Tips:
- 1. For added complexity, try using a mix of different olive varieties.
- 2. Make sure to let the olives marinate for at least 24 hours; longer marination will enhance the flavors even more.
- 3. Experiment with additional herbs like rosemary or oregano if you desire a different flavor profile.
- 4. Use good quality olive oil for the best taste – it makes a significant difference.
- 5. If you prefer a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes or whole peppercorns to the marinade.
And there you have it – a simple yet flavorful recipe for marinated olives. This dish can be made ahead of time and is perfect for parties, adding a burst of Mediterranean flavor to your snacks spread. Enjoy these marinated olives as a stand-alone appetizer, or pair them with cheese and crackers to elevate your dining experience.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 55 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 40kcal | 2% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.44g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 2.49g | 1% |
| Fiber 0.86g | 2% |
| Sugar 0.37g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 11g | 13% |
| Saturated 1.71g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 4.89ug | 1% |
| Choline 3.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B9 1.21ug | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 0.85mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E 0.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 0.44ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 36mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.08mg | 9% |
| Iron, Fe 1.84mg | 17% |
| Magnesium, Mg 1.90mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus, P 4.14mg | 0% |
| Potassium, K 27mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se 0.33ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 210mg | 14% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.08mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 30g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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