Marinated Olives Spanish-Style (Easy 5-Minute Tapas Recipe)
Marinated olives Spanish style is a classic tapas that’s served all over the country. From dusty roadside bars to the most decadent restaurants in the capital of Madrid, Spanish olives adorn every table and are a staple tapas. The good news is that marinated olives are very easy to make at home. With only 5 minutes of prep time and a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, you can make Spanish-style marinated olives for your next dinner party or tapas night. This recipe makes 1 large jar of around 24oz/700g and your marinated olives can be stored in the fridge in an airtight jar for 2 weeks.
Equipment
- 1 medium size bowl (for mixing the olives)
- 1 large sealable jar or container.
Ingredients
- 17 oz/500g mixture of olives green, black, red
- 12 garlic cloves peeled
- 2-3 tablespoons of capers optional
- Rind from 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons of red onion chopped fine
- 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary stalk removed
- A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- For this recipe, you literally throw all the ingredients in a bowl, add a squeeze of lemon juice, mix well, season to taste, cover and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.17 oz/500g mixture of olives, 12 garlic cloves, 2-3 tablespoons of capers, Rind from 1 orange, 2 tablespoons of red onion, 1 lemon, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili oil, 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary, A few sprigs of fresh rosemary, ½ teaspoon chili flakes