Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of preparing marinated olives, a delectable treat that adds a burst of flavor and complexity to any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a healthy snack, or simply looking to elevate your everyday meals, marinated olives are a versatile and easy-to-make delicacy that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic Mediterranean recipes to innovative contemporary creations, discover a world of flavors and techniques that will transform ordinary olives into extraordinary culinary delights.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
MARINATED OLIVES
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
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.
MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA
This is a wonderful summer side dish. Allow the flavors to marinate together overnight for even better results.
Provided by Lynne23235
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. Drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over green beans. Toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 596.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
MARINATED OLIVES
These are inspired by Patricia Wells' "Chanteduc Rainbow Olive Collection" in her wonderful book "The Provence Cookbook." It is best to use olives that have not been pitted.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups, serving 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves and garlic in a small saucepan and heat just until warm over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon rind, thyme, rosemary and fennel seeds.
- Place the olives in a wide mouthed jar and pour in the olive oil mixture. Shake the jar to coat the olives. Refrigerate for two hours or for up to two weeks. Shake the jar a few times a day to redistribute the seasonings.
CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes thyme, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives and cook, stirring, until just warm, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange juice and transfer to a decorative jar or serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.
HERB-MARINATED FETA AND OLIVES
Categories Olive Appetizer Vegetarian Feta Basil Fall Cilantro Seed Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Shake skillet gently until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Add garlic, orange peel, and oil and stir to combine. Mix in olives, basil, and cilantro. Gently stir in feta. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Bring olive and cheese mixture to room temperature before serving.
- Transfer mixture to bowl and place on platter. Surround with baguette slices.
MARINATED OLIVES
The marinade for these olives give them a Mediterranean flavor; it's made with fennel seeds, thyme, and rosemary.
Provided by Sir Pellinore
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Olives
Time P2DT10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place olives in a colander, and rinse in cool, running water. Rinse the olive jars out with water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bay leaves, rosemary, fennel, thyme, and white vinegar. Add olives, and toss until olives are coated. Place the mixture into the two jars; make sure each jar gets one bay leaf. Fill any empty space in the jars up with water. Cap jar, and shake well. Refrigerate for at least 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 383 mg
MARINATED MIXED OLIVES
Marinating a mix of olives is yet another fast and easy way to add another flavorful dish to your happy hour selection.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories appetizer
Time 8h5m
Yield varies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If olives are in brine, drain and discard liquid. Toss all the olives together in a bowl. Toss with a generous amount of olive oil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, rosemary sprigs, salt, and slivers of fresh garlic. Let marinate at least overnight and up to a couple weeks in the refrigerator - they'll only get more flavorful.
SPANISH MARINATED OLIVES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add the olive oil and sherry vinegar to a small bowl and whisk.
- Add the mozzarella, manchego, garlic, rosemary, bay and orange peel to a large bowl, pour over the marinade and then toss. Add the olives, stirring to make sure they are covered in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drain off any excess liquid. Add the cubed chorizo, toss and serve.
GREEK MARINATED ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES AND FETA
Taste a bit of Greece with this classic marinated combo of peppers, olives and cheese.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 45m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil. Place bell peppers on cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned. Place peppers in a plastic bag and close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in tightly covered container, shake oil, lemon juice, parsley, onion, oregano and garlic.
- Remove skins, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces. In glass bowl or jar, place peppers, olives and cheese. Pour marinade over pepper mixture. To serve, use slotted spoon. Serve with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CITRUS-MARINATED OLIVES
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Shake bag to blend ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 3 days, turning bag occasionally. Transfer olives and some marinade to bowl. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
GARLIC MARINATED OLIVES
I love garlic olives, especially the ones they serve at my local bar. I could sit there all night just eating olives! :) I am hoping this recipe will be close (Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 1972).
Provided by WhoKnew
Categories Low Protein
Time 2h5m
Yield 16 oz
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Split olives slightly and place in large jar with remaining ingredients.
- Cover tightly & shake.
- Refrigerate at least 24 hours. To serve, remove olives with slotted spoon.
MARINATED SHRIMP AND OLIVES
This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully, and the shrimp are tender and tasty.-Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine shrimp and olives; set aside., In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine curry, ginger, salt and pepper; whisk into hot oil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Immediately drizzle over shrimp mixture; toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPANISH MARINATED OLIVES
These olives are simple to make, spicy from red pepper flakes and fruity with the aroma of lemon and orange.
Provided by Geema
Categories Spanish
Time P1DT10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and marinate at room temperature at least 24 hours.
WARM CITRUS-MARINATED OLIVES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Blanch the olives for about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the olives to a medium bowl. Toss with the tangerine pieces and lemon zest.
- In a small skillet, combine the olive oil, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, garlic and red pepper flakes. Warm gently over medium heat until small bubbles form around the herbs and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer gently until the garlic is beginning to brown and the bubbles start to subside, about 7 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the olive mixture and toss well to coat.
- Allow the olives to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days; warm gently before serving.
MARINATED OLIVES
For an easy holiday party appetizer, jazz up assorted olives with citrus slices and fresh herbs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine olives, olive oil, orange slices, lemon slices, and fresh thyme. Season to taste with red-pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer olives, fruit, and herbs to a serving dish; reserve oil for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g
MARINATED ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES AND CHEESE
This blend of colorful peppers, Greek olives, mozzarella cheese and fresh, fragrant herbs makes a mouthwatering appetizer or salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil.
- Broil bell peppers with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned. Place peppers in a plastic bag and close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Remove skin, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Place peppers, olives and cheese in glass bowl or jar.
- Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container; pour over pepper mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
- Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg
HERB-MARINATED OLIVES
Before the Thanksgiving feast, welcome guests and whet appetites with a relish tray -- including these Herb-Marinated Olives, Garden Veggie Dip, Pickled Carrots, and Smoky Almonds -- and a couple of classic gin cocktails (Negroni and Gibson).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss together olives, oil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, fennel and thyme; season with pepper. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour (or cover and refrigerate, up to 1 week).
MARINATED FETA WITH GREEK OLIVES APPETIZER
Make and share this Marinated Feta with Greek Olives Appetizer recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Poppy
Categories Greek
Time 10m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the peppers, feta and olives in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and toss gently.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently again.
- Adjust seasonings, cover and chill at least 5 hours before serving.
- Serve this with toasted pita bread as an appetizer.
MARINATED FETA WITH KALAMATA OLIVES
Make and share this Marinated Feta with Kalamata Olives recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheese
Time 5m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the peppers, feta and olives in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and toss gently.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently again.
- Adjust seasonings, cover and chill atleast 5 hours before serving.
MARINATED ALMOND-STUFFED OLIVES
Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the fridge at all times. -Larissa Delk, Columbia, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Insert an almond into each ripe olive; place in a large bowl. Add pimiento-stuffed olives with olive juice. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, wine, oil, garlic, sugar and seasonings. Pour mixture over olives. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right olives: For marinating, use firm, ripe olives with a mild flavor. Green olives, such as Castelvetrano or Manzanilla, are good choices.
- Prepare the olives: Before marinating, rinse the olives and remove any pits or blemishes. You can also lightly crush the olives to help the marinade penetrate.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what will give your olives their flavor, so make sure to use a combination of ingredients that you enjoy. Some popular options include olive oil, herbs, spices, citrus juice, and vinegar.
- Let the olives marinate for at least 24 hours: The longer the olives marinate, the more flavorful they will be. However, you can marinate them for up to a week if you like.
- Store the olives properly: Once the olives are marinated, store them in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Marinated olives are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little planning, you can create a variety of different marinated olives that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a new snack or appetizer, give marinated olives a try. You won't be disappointed!
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