Elevate your holiday hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie boards with these irresistible marinated olives. Inspired by diverse culinary traditions, this recipe lets you create four distinctive flavor variations from a single versatile marinade. The warm, spiced oil transforms ordinary olives into elegant, flavorful party fare. Whether served as part of a festive appetizer spread or added to your holiday table as a standout side, these marinated olives are sure to impress.
Warm Marinated Olives: Four Ways
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Ingredients
Marinade base
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Greek
- 2 Tbsp. marinade base
- 1/2 cup Simple Truth Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 1 tsp. Simply Organic Oregano
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. feta cheese crumbles
- 1-2 Tbsp. cucumber diced
- 1 – 2 tsp. fresh dill
Spanish
- 2 Tbsp. marinade base
- 1/2 cup Simple Truth Pitted Green Olives
- 1 tsp. Frontier Co-Op Dried Chopped White Onion
- 1 Tbsp. Spectrum Organic Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp. dried cilantro or fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. red peppers chopped
- 2 tsp. Woodstock Wild Capers
Italian
- 2 Tbsp. marinade base
- 1/2 cup Mezzetta Italian Castelvetrano Whole Green Olives
- 2 tsp. Simply Organic Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Pompeian Gourmet Red Wine Vinegar
- 1- 2 Tbsp. mozzarella chunks
- 4 Amore Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
Mushroom
- 2 Tbsp. marinade base
- 1/2 cup Santa Barbara Olive Co. Pitted Ripe Medium Black Olives
- Sprinkle Frontier Co-Op Organic Crushed Red Chili Flakes
- 1 Tbsp. ricotta dollops
- 2 Tbsp. Native Forest Organic Sliced Portobello Mushrooms or fresh-cooked portobellos, sliced
- 1/2 tsp. truffle oil
For serving
- Private Selection Toasted Sesame Water Crisp Crackers
- Private Selection Artisan Baked Toast Sweet Onion Flatbread Cracker
- Alessi Grissini Torinesi Thin Breadsticks
Instructions
Base assembly
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In skillet or saucepan over low heat, add olive oil, bring to simmer and let simmer about 3 minutes, gradually adding garlic and salt. (Note: Stir constantly as garlic can get bitter if not done correctly.)
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Transfer mixture to bowl.
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Place four small bowls on counter. Distribute the four different olive varieties evenly among bowls.
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Add 2 tablespoons of warmed EVOO marinade base to olives in each bowl.
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In skillet, warm each bowl’s contents separately for 3-5 minutes, then return them to their separate bowls.
Greek
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To bowl with warmed kalamata olives, add oregano and lemon juice; Stir to combine.
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Top with crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber and fresh dill.
Spanish
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To bowl with warmed green olives, add dried onion, balsamic vinegar, cilantro, capers and chopped peppers.
Italian
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To bowl with warmed Italian Castelvetrano green olives, add red wine vinegar and Italian seasoning.
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Top with mozzarella chunks and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Mushroom
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To bowl with warmed black olives, add red chili flakes, mushrooms and truffle oil.
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Top with Ricotta dollops.
Notes
For aesthetic purposes, if desired, move spiced olives to ramekins prior to adding toppings.
Drizzle more olive oil on top, if desired.
Sprinkle on some sea salt flakes, if desired.
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