Paleo Cilantro-Lime Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of snack that makes you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Briny mixed olives get bathed in a warm, fragrant oil infused with garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bright lime zest — then finished with torn cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a flavor combination that's bold, citrusy, and completely addictive. The technique of gently warming the oil with the aromatics before pouring it over the olives is the secret move here, coaxing out every bit of flavor before the marinating even begins. Store-bought flavored olives often sneak in additives, preservatives, or sweeteners that can throw off a clean eating approach, so making your own gives you full control over every ingredient. Everything in this recipe is naturally grain-free and relies on whole, unprocessed ingredients, so it fits seamlessly into a paleo lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. Let them sit for at least an hour and the olives transform into something deeply savory and aromatic — perfect alongside a charcuterie spread, grilled meats, or honestly just eaten straight from the jar.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted, drained
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic, ginger, lime zest, turmeric, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Place the drained olives in a jar or airtight container. Pour the warm oil mixture over the olives, then add the lime juice and cilantro (and parsley, if using). Stir gently to coat.
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