Best 8 Marinated Green Olives Tapas Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of preparing marinated green olives tapas, an exquisite and delectable appetizer that tantalizes the taste buds. In this article, we will uncover the secrets to creating this classic Spanish dish, guiding you through the process of selecting the finest green olives, crafting a flavorful marinade, and achieving the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and herbaceous flavors. Prepare to elevate your tapas game as we explore the diverse world of marinated green olives and provide you with the essential tips and techniques to create a truly unforgettable dish that will impress your guests and transport you to the vibrant streets of Spain.

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MARINATED GREEN OLIVES



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With preserved lemon, fennel seed, chilli and rosemary - combination of some of my favourite flavours and super easy to make. Good with drinks or to take on picnics. One of my friends tells me these are the best olives ever (bold statement, I know!).

Provided by misstasty

Categories     Vegan

Time 10m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

300 g green olives in brine
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon peppercorn
2 dried chilies
1/2 preserved lemons or 1 lemon, zest of
olive oil, to cover

Steps:

  • Crush the fennel and peppercorns in a pestle and mortar (or crush with the flat side of a knife and give them a bit of a chop). Chop the chillies into smallish pieces.
  • Discard the flesh of the preserved lemon and rinse the skin to remove excess salt. Cut into fine strips (or zest the lemon - but the preserved lemon is so much better!).
  • drain the olives and give them a rinse off in water.
  • Place the olives in a clean jar and add the remaining ingredients. Cover with olive oil and leave to marinate.
  • I have left them as little as a couple of hours and up to a few weeks. Pop them in the fridge, but bring back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 468.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.7

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES (TAPAS)



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Recipe from Ryland, Peters, and Small's Tapas Cookbook. These olives need to marinate at room temperature for 6 days prior to serving, so plan ahead. They make a wonderful appetizer for any party and are perfect gifts around the holidays (put them in pretty square glass jars that you find at craft stores)!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Spanish

Time 10m

Yield 1 lb olives, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green olives
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon crushed coriander seed
1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed
6 fresh thyme sprigs
4 rosemary sprigs
1 orange, zest of
1 orange, juice of
olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the olives in a bowl.
  • Mix in the garlic, coriander, fennel, thyme, rosemary, orange zest and orange juice; transfer to a jar into which they just fit (and that had a lid which tightly closes).
  • Pour in olive oil to cover olives.
  • Shake well and let marinate at room temperature for 6 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 884.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1

MARINATED BLACK OLIVES (TAPAS)



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Recipe from Ryland, Peters, and Small's Tapas Cookbook. These olives need to marinate at room temperature for 2 weeks prior to serving, so plan ahead. They make a wonderful appetizer for any party and are perfect gifts around the holidays (put them in pretty square glass jars that you find at craft stores)!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Spanish

Time 5m

Yield 1 lb olives, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb black Spanish olives, drained with brine reserved
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 dried red chilies
8 black peppercorns
1 slice lemon
4 sprigs parsley
4 fresh bay leaves
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the olives in a bowl.
  • Mix in the garlic, chiles, pepper, lemon, parsley, bay leaves and salt; transfer to a jar into which they just fit (and that had a lid which tightly closes).
  • Pour over the vinegar and the reserved brine to cover olives.
  • Shake well and let marinate at room temperature for 2 weeks.

ARTICHOKE AND OLIVE FARRO SALAD



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Farro, a nutty Italian grain with a chewy texture, is an excellent candidate for a savory, herb-flecked pantry salad that travels well. The grain is not intimidated by bold flavors: Tangy oil-marinated artichokes, briny kalamata olives, feta and crisp red onion take wholesome farro by the hand and lead it straight to the dance floor. Cook times vary depending on the type of farro. Quick-cooking, pearled or semi-pearled all work well, but hulled is not recommended here, as it would need soaking and takes a long time to cook. Don't be shy with the oil and vinegar: The farro absorbs them the longer it sits. If farro is not available, you can use orzo (see Tip), or other hearty grains like barley, wheat berries or freekeh.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories     dinner, lunch, grains and rice, salads and dressings, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
1 cup quick-cook, pearled or semi-pearled farro, rinsed and drained (see Tip)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half lengthwise
About 1 cup (5.4 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts from a jar, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives

Steps:

  • Set aside a sheet pan or a large plate. Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the farro and give it a stir. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook according to package instructions, skimming off any foam that rises, until the grains are tender and plump. Depending on the type of farro used, this can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. Drain the farro and transfer to the sheet pan or plate; spread out and cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the farro is left to cool in the strainer, it will keep cooking, take longer to cool and turn mushy.)
  • Transfer the farro to a medium mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, oil and ½ teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Add the olives, artichoke, feta, dill, red onion and chives, and season with black pepper to taste. Stir and taste. Add more salt, vinegar and oil, as needed.
  • Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 2 days. The farro will absorb the vinegar and oil the longer it sits. Adjust seasoning, vinegar and oil before serving.

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time P5D

Yield About six servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups brine-cured green olives, pits in
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, smashed
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
6 black peppercorns
Zest from 1 lemon, cut in i-inch-wide slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and allow to sit at room temperature for at least five days before serving.

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES - CHAKISTES KIBRISLI STYLE



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My parents were taught as a child in Cyprus how to prepare their own olives, it's a long process but this is worth it. The raw green olives are split in half with a special stone but seed still intact, this allow the brine (salty water) to soak into the olives. The olives are then jarred with the brine and stored away for months. This recipe is not that process but it's the way it's marinated for Mezze's. Measurements are for personal preference only, you could use less lemon if you don't prefer it to be tangy. Enjoy

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Turkish

Time 5m

Yield 200 Grams Marinated Olives

Number Of Ingredients 6

200 g green olives, large size
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon coriander seed, which has been crushed with a mortar and pestle
1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place green olives, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, crushed coriander seeds and chilli (if you are using it) in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Serve with slices of bread (to soak the juices), tomatoes, feta cheese or fried Haloumi cheese, Hummus dip and pickled vegetables.
  • Olives to be eaten within three days or flavour will change dramatically.

LEMON OLIVE TAPAS



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I love the lemon olives I can buy at Central Market in Shoreline, just north of Seattle. This recipe from Fine Cooking, #55 has more flavors involved but looks quite similar. Use oil- or brine-packed olives. (The lemons are for zest only, so after zesting, juice the lemons and save the juice for another use.)

Provided by BarbryT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint good green olives (or both mixed) or 1 pint black olives (or both mixed)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh rosemary or 3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed
4 -5 garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional)
2 medium lemons
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • If using brine-packed olives, drain them.
  • If you wish, you may whack them with a (clean) hammer or rolling pin to "crack" them so the seasonings penetrate further.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the olives, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, herb sprigs, fennel seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Zest the lemons in whatever size zest you like: a mix of finely grated zest for the brightest flavor and larger strips for color is nice.
  • Add the zest and oil to the olives and mix well. Pour and scrape into a covered jar and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to let the flavors mingle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 1156, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.3

MARINATED OLIVES



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Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to the other offerings on the buffet table. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 cup pitted medium ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 garlic cloves, slivered
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place olives in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over olives and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving, stirring several times each day. , Olives may be refrigerated for 2 weeks. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, green olives for the best results.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful marinade.
  • Allow the olives to marinate for at least 24 hours before serving.
  • Serve the olives as a tapas appetizer or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish.
  • Garnish the olives with fresh herbs or citrus zest before serving.

Conclusion:

Marinated green olives are a delicious and easy-to-make tapas appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a marinated green olive recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a simple and tasty snack, give marinated green olives a try. You won't be disappointed!

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