Spanish Olives

Spanish Olives are a really easy side dish that are a must at any tapas dinner party or just to keep in your fridge as a delicious Mediterranean flavoured snack. Juicy green olives marinated in garlic, lemon, coriander seeds, thyme and red chili pepper flakes for a little bit of a kick.

Olives are one of those love them or hate them kind of things, we be sit very firmly in the LOVE THEM camp. A delicious salty snack that takes on other flavours so well, that you can marinate them in different ingredients every time.

This simple Spanish Olives recipe has all our favourite Spanish flavours, and you won't be able to keep your hands off them.

Why should you try it?

Step by step:

One: Put the olives in a large bowl.

Two: Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Put in the fridge for several hours to marinate.

When we have guests round for dinner, we like to put a bowl of these out, with some slices or crusty bread and olive and vinegar to dip it in and then everyone can pick at it with a glass of wine before the main event. What better way to bring people together than with snacks.

What olives to use

We used big meaty green olives, as we think the bigger the better when they are the star of the dish. To keep with the Spanish theme, try to use Spanish olives such as Gordal Olives. You could also use Manzanilla olives, which are also from Spain.

Marinade

When people say they don't like olives, I always think that they can't be making them the right way. Maybe they have been having plain olives, and don't know just how amazing they can be.

With just a few key ingredients, you can totally transform plain olives. You can make them fit any themed dinner you like, from using Mexican herbs and spices, to Thai flavours.

This recipe really couldn't be easier, and takes less than 5 minutes to put together. You should try and make them a few hours ahead of time though - 24 hours would be even better. The longer they have to marinade, the better they will taste.

What to serve these with

These Spanish Olives are a must at a tapas themed meal, so we always serve them with our Spanish Rice, Tortilla or Patatas Bravas. They also go well with a simple grilled chicken or salmon dish.

We have to admit, we like to keep a big bowl of these in the fridge to snack on any time we do in to the kitchen, or we serve them on the side of sandwiches or on a salad.

How to store

If you put these in an air tight jar, they will be good for a couple of weeks. So why not make a big batch and keep them to add to meals, or something easy to put out when you have unexpected guests.

Extra tips

• You don't have to stick to Spanish flavours. Why not use Mexican or Italian herbs and spices instead.
• These olives will keep in an air tight jar in the fridge for around 2 weeks.
• Serve at any tapas dinner party or with a simple grilled chicken or salmon dish.
• Bulk this dish out a little and transform them by adding some skinned almonds.
• You can use any olives you like, but we like using big meaty green olives.
• Try to use the best quality olive oil you can buy, as you really will be able to taste the difference.

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Spanish Olives

Spanish Olives are a really easy side dish that are a must at any tapas dinner party or just to keep in your fridge as a delicious Mediterranean flavoured snack.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Marinating time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 294kcal

Ingredients

UK measures - US measures

• 300 g pitted green olives
• 80 ml olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon (juice and zest only)
• 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds crushed
• 0.25 tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 2 garlic clove crushed

Instructions

• Put the olives in a large bowl.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
• Put in the fridge for several hours to marinate.

Notes

• You don't have to stick to Spanish flavours. Why not use Mexican or Italian herbs and spices instead.
• These olives will keep in an air tight jar in the fridge for around 2 weeks.
• Serve at any tapas dinner party or with a simple grilled chicken or salmon dish.
• Bulk this dish out a little and transform them by adding some skinned almonds.
• You can use any olives you like, but we like using big meaty green olives.
• Try to use the best quality olive oil you can buy, as you really will be able to taste the difference.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.