5 from 18 votes
Mediterranean Marinated Olives
Mediterranean Marinated Olives are seasoned with fragrant ingredients such as crushed garlic, orange and lemon peels, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, zaatar, and fresh rosemary. The olives absorb the bright citrus and herb flavors through a short marinade process, enhancing their natural briny taste. The recipe calls for combining all ingredients and allowing the olives to marinate for at least an hour, making it a simple yet flavorful appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
88 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 2 cups olive mixed varieties
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon zaatar
- 2 rosemary fresh springs
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and crushing the garlic cloves and shaving the lemon and orange to get 3-4 peels from each fruit.
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade together using a mixing bowl. Add the crushed garlic and orange and lemon peels.
- Transfer the olives and marinade to a sealed container. Leave marinating at least for about an hour.
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Notes
- Store marinated olives airtight in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to develop flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
704mg
(29%)
Potassium
99mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
243IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.