Mixed Olives
A simple yet flavorful dish of mixed marinated olives, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 135cal
Carbohydrate: 2g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 350mg
Difficulty Level: easy
10 min Prep
0 Cook
10 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 cup black olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green and black olives.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the bowl with the olives.
- Stir the mixture well to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed over the olives. Tip: Use a spoon and ensure to coat the olives thoroughly to help them absorb the flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a small pinch of each and adjust as necessary after taste testing.
- Let the olives marinate for about 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld together nicely. Tip: For stronger flavors, marinate the olives for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator, then bring them to room temperature before serving.
- Transfer the mixed olives to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
