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Marinated Olive Mix

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Appetizer – American
By Kelly Djalali – Serves: Makes 2 Cups
Prep Time: 15 Minutes – Cooking Time: At least 1 Hour Marinate – Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Onions, olives, lemon zest and fresh herbs give this homemade marinated olive mix a fresh touch. Easily customizable and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Mixed olives, smashed or broken up
  • 1 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 Red Onion, Sliced into strips
  • 3-5 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 8-10 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 5-8 Stems of Flat Leaf or Curly Parsley
  • 3-5 Fresh Garlic, Peeled
  • 2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Zest of 1/2 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp. Dry Sherry or Gin (optional)

Instructions

1

Smash and break up the olives.

2

Slice the red onion into strips.

3

Finely chop the parsley.

4

Juice and zest the lemon.

5

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl or 1-qt. Cambro and give it a good stir.

6

Cover and let sit for at least one hour, give it a stir or a shake every 10-20 minutes.

7

To serve, strain the olive mix and save the oil for another use.