MIXED PROVENCAL OLIVES WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND OREGANO

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Mixed Provencal Olives with Preserved Lemon and Oregano image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups assorted olives, such as nicoise, Nyons, and Picholine (8 to 10 ounces)
4 pieces preserved lemon, sliced into 1 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or brine from preserved lemons
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • Place olives in a medium bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine lemon, vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice; bring to a simmer, and stir in oregano. Pour over olives, and marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Olives may be made 1 week ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Return to room temperature before serving.

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