MSG Free Herb-Marinated Olives with Apple Cider Vinegar
Warm, fragrant, and deeply savory, these marinated olives are the kind of effortless appetizer that looks far more impressive than the work involved. A quick turn in the pan with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sliced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and a strip of orange zest transforms a simple jar of olives into something genuinely special. The ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and earthiness that makes the whole thing feel layered and complex without a single artificial shortcut. For anyone navigating flavor enhancer sensitivities, jarred or pre-seasoned olives can be a minefield of hidden additives — making this from-scratch approach a real relief. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and clean, so you know exactly what's going into the bowl. After a short rest in the fridge, the flavors meld beautifully, and a scatter of fresh parsley right before serving keeps it bright and vibrant. Serve them alongside crusty bread or a cheese board and watch them disappear.
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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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