Almond Free Herb-Marinated Olives with Apple Cider Vinegar
Briny, fragrant, and layered with warm spice, these marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. The marinade is built from extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh herbs, orange zest, and a pinch each of ginger and turmeric — ingredients that are naturally free from tree nuts and cross-contamination concerns you might find with store-bought marinated varieties. A quick warm-through in the saucepan lets the garlic turn golden and the aromatics bloom before the olives soak everything up in the fridge. That resting time is where the magic really happens — the citrus, rosemary, and thyme sink deep into every olive, making each bite complex and satisfying. They're served at room temperature, which means you can prep them well ahead of time and just pull them out when guests arrive. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of color and brightness that makes the whole bowl look effortlessly put-together. Whether you set them out as a cocktail snack or tuck them alongside a cheese board, this is one of those recipes you'll keep coming back to.
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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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