Mediterranean Diet Lemon Herb Marinated Olives
Brighten up your appetizer game with these *Mediterranean Diet Lemon Herb Marinated Olives*! Bursting with zesty lemon, aromatic fresh rosemary and thyme, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this no-cook recipe delivers bold, vibrant flavors in just 10 minutes of prep. Marinating mixed olives in extra virgin olive oil, infused with garlic and black peppercorns, creates a rich, tangy, and herbaceous snack that's as elegant as it is effortless. Perfect for serving alongside crusty bread, cheeses, or as a centerpiece at your next Mediterranean-inspired gathering, these marinated olives are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with heart-healthy ingredients, making them a must-try for anyone embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Mixed olives
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 120 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cold water to remove any excess brine. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the lemon in half. Juice one half of the lemon and set the juice aside. Cut the remaining half into thin slices.
Strip the leaves from the rosemary sprig and roughly chop them. Do the same with the thyme leaves.
Peel the garlic cloves and gently crush them with the side of a knife, leaving them mostly intact while exposing the interiors.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olives, lemon juice, lemon slices, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, crushed garlic cloves, and extra virgin olive oil.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, and sea salt to the bowl with the olive mixture.
Toss all the ingredients together until the olives are well coated and the herbs and spices are evenly distributed.
Transfer the marinated olives to a glass jar or an airtight container. Pour any remaining marinade over the olives to ensure they are submerged.
Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld, though they can be stored for up to a week. The longer the olives sit, the more intense the flavors will become.
Serve the marinated olives at room temperature as an appetizer or snack, alongside bread or cheese for a Mediterranean-inspired spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.8 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15664 mg | 681% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.4 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
