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Easy Appetizers: How to Marinate Olives

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Preserved Olives

Cultural Context

Preserved olives have a rich history in Mediterranean cuisine, traditionally made to extend the shelf life of olives harvested in the fall. These tangy, flavorful bites are often served as appetizers or part of antipasti platters, symbolizing hospitality and communal dining. Today, variations exist globally, with different herbs and spices reflecting local tastes, making preserved olives a beloved staple in many cultures.

MediterraneanUSappetizer
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups store-bought mixed olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves sliced garlic
1 tablespoon thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being cost-effective.

1

Take a whole bunch of store-bought mixed olives.

2

Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the olives.

3

Pour in a little olive oil.

4

Add sliced garlic to the mixture.

5

Include thyme and rosemary sprigs.

6

Season with pepper.

7

Let the mixture sit in your refrigerator for a day or two.

Cooking Techniques

briningmarinating

Equipment Needed

large bowlclean jarmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Cured OlivesMarinated Olives

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