Marinated Olives
Marinated olives
Marinated Olives
Marinated olives are always popular whether it’s as part of a mezze or as a side dish or a snack. They’re a bit salty and a little bit spicy. And with the garlic and herbs the flavours are just great.
Are there any health benefits to eating olives?
The healthy fats in olives are one of the major contributors in the Mediterranean diet which is recognised as possibly the healthiest diet to follow. Olives are very high in powerful antioxidants. Research shows they’re good for heart health. Also studies found that they may protect against osteoporosis and cancer.
Such a nice change to find something that tastes so good, that’s really good for you!
They’re just so moreish, so make plenty
Yes, apart from all the health benefits, they just taste so good!
They’re so moreish, make sure you make plenty.
My daughter Nadia is responsible for this recipe. She regularly makes this to have as nibbles if people are coming round and truly delicious it is too. Thank you Nadia!
Transform your olives to taste like they’re from the best Deli in town
For this recipe you can use olives which are cheap and cheerful. By the time you’ve added your marinade they’ll taste like marinated olives from the best deli in town.
ingredients
- 1 cup of olives (black, green, or mixed, you choose)
- ¼ cup of pickled garlic cloves (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped or ½ tsp garlic puree
- 20g feta cheese (optional)
- a good pinch of sea salt
- a good pinch of black pepper
- a drizzle of olive oil
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- several strands of lemon zest
- ½ red chilli pepper cut finely into rings – with or without the seeds (optional)
- ½ tsp finely chopped oregano or thyme
How to make your marinated olives
Making Marinated Olives couldn’t be simpler and yet by the time they’re made they’ll look like artisan produce, prepared by craftsmen.
Make your marinated olives by simply mixing all the ingredients together.
They can be served straight away but if you can leave them to marinate overnight you’ll be rewarded because the extra time allows the olives to absorb the flavours and makes them even tastier.
Try making these wonderful marinated olives. You’re sure to love them.
Let me know what you think.