OLIVE MARINATE

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Italian marinated olive appetizer from whats4eats.Olives are popular all around the Mediterranean coast. They make a great addition to any Spanish, Italian, North African, Greek or Provençal meal.If you like, you can use all green or all black olives.Marinated olives will stay fresh for 1-2 months if stored in the refrigerator.Update:made the greek one,it's Awesome! I know it's like reviewing one of my recipes,but we really liked this one.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cracked green olives
2 cups black olives
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
herbs, and seasonings 1-2 t dried (see variations) or 1 tablespoon fresh herb

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors mingle.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or accompaniment to cocktails.
  • Variations.
  • French (Olives marinées): use black niçoise olives, thyme and a little lavender.
  • Greek: use black Kalamata olives and dried oregano and thyme.
  • Italian (Olive marinata): use chopped rosemary, thyme and peppercorns.
  • North African (Mslalla): use oil-cured black olives and substitute lemon juice for the red wine vinegar. Stir in cumin seeds, coriander seeds, lemon and orange zest and crushed red pepper.
  • Spanish (Aceitunas aliñadas): use paprika, cumin seeds and peppercorns.
  • Here is a list of the most popular herbs and seasonings mixed with marinated olives. Mix and match to suit your own taste:Bay leaves,Cardamom seed,Cracked black pepper,Crushed red pepper,Cumin seed,Fennel seed,Lavender,Lemon, lime or orange zest,Oregano,Paprika,Rosemary,Sun-dried tomatoes,Thyme.

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