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EASY MARINATED OLIVES WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC & LEMON



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A delicious blend of Italian & Greek olives marinates in olive oil infused with fresh herbs, lemon & plenty of garlic. Making marinated olives at home couldn't be easier, and they're perfect for everyday snacking, holiday entertaining, all of your charcuterie & cheese board needs, or to offer as a showstopping hostess gift.

Provided by jess larson | plays well with butter

Categories     appetizer recipes

Time P2D

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound mixed olives, such as DeLallo Gigante Olives & DeLallo Jumbo Pitted Calamata Olives, drained & rinsed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs rosemary
8-10 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
lemon rind from 1/2 lemon
optional: 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Layer the olives, garlic, herbs, bay leaf, lemon rind, & chili flake in a 16-ounce jar (or 16-ounce airtight container of choice). Slowly pour the olive oil over top, just until the olives are submerged. Depending on the size of your olives, you may or may not need the full cup of olive oil.
  • Set the sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours, or up to 1 week.
  • 2 hours before serving, remove the olives from the refrigerator to bring them to room temperature. Transfer to your favorite serving bowl. Enjoy them on their own, or serve along with crackers, charcuterie, or on a holiday cheese board. Enjoy!

SPANISH MARINATED OLIVES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
1/2 cup 1/2-inch-cubed manchego
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
Zest of 1/2 orange, peeled in long strips
1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 cup cured Beldi olives, pitted
1/2 cup 1/2-inch-cubed chorizo

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil and sherry vinegar to a small bowl and whisk.
  • Add the mozzarella, manchego, garlic, rosemary, bay and orange peel to a large bowl, pour over the marinade and then toss. Add the olives, stirring to make sure they are covered in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, drain off any excess liquid. Add the cubed chorizo, toss and serve.

MARINATED OLIVES



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Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to the other offerings on the buffet table. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 cup pitted medium ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 garlic cloves, slivered
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place olives in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over olives and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving, stirring several times each day. , Olives may be refrigerated for 2 weeks. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FETA CHEESE AND MARINATED GREEK OLIVES



Feta Cheese and Marinated Greek Olives image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice one lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 pound Calamata olives, drained
1/2 pound cracked green olives, drained
1/4 pound Thassos olives, drained
2 tablespoons dried Greek oregano
Pinch Aleppo pepper (crushed red pepper can be substituted)
Zest and juice one lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup olive oil
Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;

MARINATED OLIVES



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For an easy holiday party appetizer, jazz up assorted olives with citrus slices and fresh herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups assorted unpitted olives, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 thin orange slices
3 thin lemon slices
2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine olives, olive oil, orange slices, lemon slices, and fresh thyme. Season to taste with red-pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer olives, fruit, and herbs to a serving dish; reserve oil for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g

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