Citrus-Marinated Olives Recipe

Citrus-Marinated Olives Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
  • 1 1/2 cups cracked brine-cured green olives
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  1. Combine all ingredients in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Shake bag to blend ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 3 days, turning bag occasionally. Transfer olives and some marinade to bowl. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.