AIP Friendly Mediterranean Marinated Olives
Briny, herb-scented, and deeply satisfying, these marinated olives are the kind of effortless appetizer that looks far more impressive than the work involved. A mix of Castelvetrano, Kalamata, and Cerignola olives gets bathed in warm extra-virgin olive oil infused with garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and a strip of lemon zest — the gentle heat coaxes out every bit of fragrance before the oil is poured over the olives to steep. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add subtle warmth and anti-inflammatory depth, both of which fit neatly within the ingredient rules that make this protocol so specific. Store-bought marinated olives are a minefield of added vinegars, wine, and spice blends that can quietly break compliance, so making your own gives you complete control over every drop. The olives need at least an hour in the fridge to soak up the aromatics, but the flavor keeps building for up to five days, making this a genuinely great make-ahead option. Serve them at room temperature with a scatter of fresh parsley and watch them disappear — this recipe makes six servings, so it's equally at home on a weeknight snack board or a weekend gathering spread.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ cups mixed olives (such as castelvetrano, kalamata, and cerignola), pitted or whole
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 strip lemon zest (about 3 inches), pith removed
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain the olives and pat them dry with a paper towel, then transfer to a clean jar or heatproof bowl.
- 2
Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes — watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
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