Gourmet Green Olives

Elevate your appetizer game with these luxurious Gourmet Green Olives, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated snack. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the briny goodness of large green olives with the fragrant infusion of extra virgin olive oil, orange and lemon zest, fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, and a touch of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. Whole peppercorns and coriander seeds add subtle layers of warmth, while a splash of fresh orange juice and white wine vinegar brightens every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick infusion of aromatics, these marinated olives are ready to transform into the star of your charcuterie board or antipasto platter. Let them marinate for a day or two to truly let the flavors meld, and serve them with crusty bread for a delicious taste of the Mediterranean.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups large green olives (pitted or unpitted)
• 0.5 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the green olives under cold water to remove excess brine and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the olive oil, orange zest, lemon zest, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, sliced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, peppercorns, and coriander seeds.

Step 3

Gently heat the mixture for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the oil boil—you're only infusing it with flavors.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the oil to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled oil mixture with the olives. Add the white wine vinegar and fresh orange juice, stirring well to coat the olives evenly.

Step 6

Transfer the marinated olives to a clean, airtight glass jar or container. Pour any remaining oil and marinade over the olives, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 7

Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let the olives marinate for up to 3 days.

Step 8

Serve the olives at room temperature as part of a charcuterie board, antipasto platter, or as a snack with crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	655.4 grams (655.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1639

Total Fat 175.80g	225%
Saturated Fat 25.50g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7574mg	329%
Total Carbohydrate 42.70g	16%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 1.90g
Protein 4.50g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381mg	29%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 243mg	5%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.3%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 9.6%