Marinated Olives
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Whichever of these 2 different preparations you choose, be sure to marinate olives for at least 2 days before setting them out with drinks as part of your table. They keep very well for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
INGREDIENTS
FOR BLACK OLIVES
1 pound brine-cured black olives, rinsed of brine
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Olive oilFOR GREEN OLIVES
1 pound brine-cured green olives, rinsed of brine
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 thin orange or lemon zest strips
Olive oilSelect either the black or green olives to prepare, or prepare both.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, adding olive oil as needed to cover. Toss well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.