Marinated Olives

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

This makes 4 1/2 cups of deliciousness. The servings will vary depending on your guests' hunger...make extra. The prep time includes the 6 hours minimum needed to marinate these properly. Enjoy. Recipe adapted from Gourmet.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves

1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves

5 flat anchovy fillets

2 cups drained brine-cured black olives such as kalamata and/or niçoise

2 cups drained brine-cured green olives such as picholine

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb (sometimes called anise)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons minced onion

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon anise seeds

2 teaspoons fennel seeds

2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 to 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Chop tarragon and thyme and mince anchovies.
2. In a deep bowl stir together all ingredients except vinegar.
3. Marinate olive mixture, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally, at least 6 hours and up to 3 days.
4. Bring olive mixture to room temperature before proceeding.
5. To serve olives, transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon and drizzle with vinegar to taste.

By RecipeOfHealth.com