Citrus Marinated Olives

Citrus Marinated Olives

This simple Mediterranean-inspired appetizer—citrus marinated olives— is perfect for entertaining. This simple recipe is easy on the host to put together in minutes, using staple ingredients that are readliy on hand. It’s an impressive snack to put out and enjoy with wine or cocktails for a little happy hour at home, or serve pre-holiday dinners for the perfect bite. Citrus marinated olives shows guests you put attention, care, and those extra little touches into preparing for your gathering. Citrus marinated olives will become a go-to dish to serve for effortless and elegant entertaining. Warm olive oil infused with rosemary, garlic, and lemon peel transforms ordinary olives into something special. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free.

Citrus Marinated Olives Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed olives, drained

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

• Peel from 1 lemon, peeled into strips

• 1 garlic clove, smashed

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Citrus Marinated Olives Instructions

1. Place the olives in a serving bowl.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, rosemary, lemon peel, and smashed garlic clove. Warm over low heat for 3–5 minutes, just until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.

3. Remove from the heat and discard the rosemary sprig and garlic if desired.

4. Pour the warm infused oil and lemon peel over the olives.

5. Add the fresh lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Toss gently to combine.

6. Let the olives marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. For even more flavor, refrigerate for several hours and bring to room temperature before serving.

Serving Suggestions
Serve alongside crusty bread, hummus, roasted nuts, cheese boards, or as part of a Mediterranean mezze spread. The bright citrus and hint of heat make these olives an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer year-round.

Bright, zesty, and effortlessly elegant, these Citrus Marinated Olives are infused with warm rosemary, garlic, lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, and red pepper flakes for the perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.