Best 11 Olive Marinate Recipes

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Embark on a culinary voyage with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect olive marinade. Whether you crave a tangy, herbaceous infusion or a sweet and savory blend, we'll introduce you to a spectrum of delectable olive marinades that will transform your culinary creations. Discover the secrets to infusing olives with bold flavors, textures, and aromas, turning them into a delightful appetizer, a vibrant salad topping, or a savory addition to main courses. From traditional Mediterranean recipes to innovative fusion marinades, our article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft an olive marinade that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY MARINATED OLIVES WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC & LEMON



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A delicious blend of Italian & Greek olives marinates in olive oil infused with fresh herbs, lemon & plenty of garlic. Making marinated olives at home couldn't be easier, and they're perfect for everyday snacking, holiday entertaining, all of your charcuterie & cheese board needs, or to offer as a showstopping hostess gift.

Provided by jess larson | plays well with butter

Categories     appetizer recipes

Time P2D

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound mixed olives, such as DeLallo Gigante Olives & DeLallo Jumbo Pitted Calamata Olives, drained & rinsed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs rosemary
8-10 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
lemon rind from 1/2 lemon
optional: 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Layer the olives, garlic, herbs, bay leaf, lemon rind, & chili flake in a 16-ounce jar (or 16-ounce airtight container of choice). Slowly pour the olive oil over top, just until the olives are submerged. Depending on the size of your olives, you may or may not need the full cup of olive oil.
  • Set the sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours, or up to 1 week.
  • 2 hours before serving, remove the olives from the refrigerator to bring them to room temperature. Transfer to your favorite serving bowl. Enjoy them on their own, or serve along with crackers, charcuterie, or on a holiday cheese board. Enjoy!

OLIVE MARINATE



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Italian marinated olive appetizer from whats4eats.Olives are popular all around the Mediterranean coast. They make a great addition to any Spanish, Italian, North African, Greek or Provençal meal.If you like, you can use all green or all black olives.Marinated olives will stay fresh for 1-2 months if stored in the refrigerator.Update:made the greek one,it's Awesome! I know it's like reviewing one of my recipes,but we really liked this one.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cracked green olives
2 cups black olives
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
herbs, and seasonings 1-2 t dried (see variations) or 1 tablespoon fresh herb

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors mingle.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or accompaniment to cocktails.
  • Variations.
  • French (Olives marinées): use black niçoise olives, thyme and a little lavender.
  • Greek: use black Kalamata olives and dried oregano and thyme.
  • Italian (Olive marinata): use chopped rosemary, thyme and peppercorns.
  • North African (Mslalla): use oil-cured black olives and substitute lemon juice for the red wine vinegar. Stir in cumin seeds, coriander seeds, lemon and orange zest and crushed red pepper.
  • Spanish (Aceitunas aliñadas): use paprika, cumin seeds and peppercorns.
  • Here is a list of the most popular herbs and seasonings mixed with marinated olives. Mix and match to suit your own taste:Bay leaves,Cardamom seed,Cracked black pepper,Crushed red pepper,Cumin seed,Fennel seed,Lavender,Lemon, lime or orange zest,Oregano,Paprika,Rosemary,Sun-dried tomatoes,Thyme.

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.

MARINATED MIXED OLIVES



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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

Mixed green and black olives
Olive oil, to taste
Lemon zest, to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 rosemary sprigs, crushed
Kosher salt, to taste
Slivered garlic, to taste

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.

MARINATED OLIVES



Marinated Olives image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups large green Sicilian olives
1 lemon, zest cut in strips
1 handful fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped from the stems
1 handful fresh thyme sprigs, leaves stripped from the stems
1 handful fresh basil, hand-torn
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the olives in a shallow bowl, add the lemon strips and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently with your hands to combine. Cover with olive oil and let marinate for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve as a noshing platter alongside the fried zucchini flowers.

PORK IN OLIVE OIL MARINADE



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A light Mediterranean meal that is prepared in no time. Serve with French bread.

Provided by Marlies Monika

Categories     Pork Tenderloin

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons port wine
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Saute pork until evenly browned, and fully cooked. Transfer to a bowl, and sprinkle with cilantro and garlic; keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and port. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Whisk until consistency is creamy. Stir into cooked pork, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MARINATED OLIVES



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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

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 bay leaves
2 large garlic cloves, peeled, green shoots removed, thinly sliced
Strips of rind from 1 lemon (preferably organic)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 cups imported olives (black, green or a mix) (about 3/4 pound)

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.

ITALIAN OLIVES



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A friend shared this recipe with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get raves when I serve them as part of an antipasto platter. -Jean Johnson, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper flakes and salt; pour over olive mixture; toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CITRUS-MARINATED OLIVES



Citrus-Marinated Olives image

Provided by Miriam Chandler

Categories     Olive     Marinate     No-Cook     Picnic     Lemon     Orange     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1 1/2 cups cracked brine-cured green olives
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

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.

SPANISH MARINATED OLIVES



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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

1 lb assorted good imported olive (Kalamata, Nicoise, Spanish, Cracked Green, etc.)
8 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 orange, zest of, cut into 1/2 inch julienne
1/2 lemon, zest of, cut into 1/2 inch julienne
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and marinate at room temperature at least 24 hours.

MARINATED VEGETABLE AND OLIVE SALAD



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This bright, crisp combination of marinated vegetables is perfect for summer!

Provided by Jessica Moretz

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup cherry tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the green beans are cool. Place into a bowl along with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives; set aside.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, garlic salt, and dill in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to create a dressing. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1922.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right olives: Not all olives are created equal when it comes to marinating. Look for firm, plump olives with a deep color. Avoid olives that are bruised or wrinkled.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: The best olive marinades use a combination of herbs and spices to create a complex flavor profile. Some popular options include garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating olive marinades. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavor combinations to find what you like best.
  • 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 a shorter period of time if you are in a hurry.
  • Serve the olives as an appetizer or snack: Marinated olives are a great addition to any party or gathering. They can also be served as a snack on their own.

Conclusion:

Olive marinades are a great way to add flavor and variety to your favorite olives. With a little creativity, you can create a marinade that is perfect for your taste. So next time you're looking for a new snack or appetizer, give marinated olives a try.

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