Herb-laced Olive Medley

An overnight soak in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs turns plain olives into a taste sensation. This recipe calls for brine-cured olives, but you can use any type you prefer, even canned.

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An overnight soak in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs turns plain olives into a taste sensation. This recipe calls for brine-cured olives, but you can use any type you prefer, even canned.

Servings
1/4-cup serving

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced, and zest grated (2 Tbs. juice, 1 Tbs. zest)
  • 2 Tbs. herbes de Provence
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
  • 2 cups brine-cured black and green olives

Preparation

Whisk together oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbes de Provence, and garlic in bowl. Add olives, and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in refrigerator overnight, stirring occasionally. Store up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size Makes 2 cups
  • Calories 129
  • Carbohydrate Content 3 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 13 g
  • Fiber Content 1 g
  • Protein Content 1 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 2 g
  • Sodium Content 479 mg
  • Sugar Content 0 g
  • Trans Fat Content 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g