Low Sugar Herb-Marinated Olives with Apple Cider Vinegar
Olives are one of those snacks that feel effortlessly sophisticated, and this marinated version takes them somewhere truly special. A warm bath of extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar carries sliced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and a bright strip of orange zest into every bite. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and earthiness that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected in the best way. Every ingredient here is naturally free of added sugar — no sweeteners, no hidden syrups, just bold, clean flavors doing all the work. The technique is simple: gently warm the aromatics until fragrant, toss in the olives, then let everything meld together in the fridge for at least an hour. That resting time is what transforms a handful of olives into something you'll want to put on every cheese board and appetizer spread you make. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve at room temperature for a dish that looks like you fussed far more than you did.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted, drained
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 strip orange zest (about 3 inches long)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, rosemary, thyme, orange zest, ground ginger, turmeric, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm, stirring once or twice, until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
- 2
Add the drained olives to the saucepan and stir to coat. Heat for 1 minute, until the olives are warmed through and glistening.
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