- 1 pound medium to large Greek or Mediterranean-style green olives
- 5 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- Rinse olives thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well. Pat olives dry with paper towels. Transfer olives to medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature to blend flavors. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)
- A thick syrup available at Middle Eastern markets and some supermarkets.