Easy Marinated Olives
I love eating these marinated olives for breakfast with a generous portion of feta cheese and a hunk of artisan bread. It’s salty and so satisfying.
Use olives with a pit to yield a more flavorful bite. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
Ways to Enjoy Marinated Olives
- Eat with pasta
- Serve with breakfast
- Top onto pizzas
- Add it to salads
- Or snack on them throughout the day
How to Make Marinated Olives




First, wash and dry the olives. Next, add them to a large mixing bowl. Then, add the shallot (or onion), garlic, lemon zest, spices, and herbs. Give a generous toss to combine.






Once mixed, add the olive oil. Give another toss to mix, then transfer the olives to a mason jar with a lid. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure to pull the olives out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.



More Mediterranean Cravings
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- Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Soup
- Authentic Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)
- Creamy Avocado Cacik
Easy Marinated Olives
Marinated Olives with shallot, garlic, herbs, and spices. It's effortless to make, there's no cooking required.

Ingredients
Instructions
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First, wash and dry the olives. Next, add them to a large mixing bowl. Then, add the shallot (or onion), garlic, lemon zest, spices, and herbs. Give a generous toss to combine.
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Once mixed, add the olive oil. Give another toss to mix, then transfer the olives to a mason jar with a lid. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure to pull the olives out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.
Note
This recipe was adapted from The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook (p. 26). with modifications made.