Citrus Marinated Olives Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 16
🍽️ Yield: Approximately 2 cups
Description:
“I wish I had found this recipe a few weeks ago; I think it would make a great gift! The prep time includes one hour of marinating time.”
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 pound Kalamata olives
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 orange, cut into wedges
- Red pepper strips (for serving)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, orange zest, lemon zest, fresh rosemary leaves, and fennel seeds until well combined.
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Marinate the Olives: Add the Kalamata olives to the marinade mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and let the olives marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. You can also marinate them for longer for a more intense flavor.
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Add Red Pepper Strips: Just before serving, add red pepper strips to the marinated olives for a pop of color and additional flavor.
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Serve: Transfer the citrus marinated olives to a serving dish. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and arrange lemon and orange wedges around the dish for a decorative touch.
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Enjoy: These citrus marinated olives are ready to be enjoyed as a flavorful appetizer or as part of a charcuterie board. They also make a delightful gift for friends and family!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 54.2
- Total Fat: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 184.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugars: 0.6g
- Protein: 0.2g
Recipe Notes:
- These citrus marinated olives are not only delicious but also low in cholesterol, making them a heart-healthy snack option.
- They are perfect for large gatherings and can be made in advance, saving you time when entertaining.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of citrus zest and herbs according to your taste preferences.
- Store any leftover marinated olives in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
