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Marinated Mediterranean Olives

Name: Marinated Mediterranean Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed olives (Kalamata and green); 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tsp orange zest; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary

Herb-marinated mixed olives with citrus and garlic are an authentic Mediterranean diet snack. Easy make-ahead appetizer ready in 15 minutes today.

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Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

0 min

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Servings

📊

Difficulty

easy

📝 Instructions

1
Combine olives, olive oil, garlic, orange zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a jar.
2
Add rosemary and stir to coat olives evenly.
3
Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
4
Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
💡 Tip: Excellent alongside cheese and wine for entertaining.