A simple, elegant Mediterranean snack: green and black olives coated with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and orange. Vinegar adds brightness while a touch of chili gently wakes everything up. Almost no work is required, yet a short rest makes a remarkable difference.
Drain the green olives and black olives very well. If plenty of brine remains on the surface, gently pat them dry with paper towels; they should stay juicy inside but dry on the outside, so the marinade clings instead of becoming diluted.
Finely chop the garlic and only the tender leaves of the fresh rosemary. Combine them in a bowl with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange zest, and chili flakes. Mix for 20 seconds, until the marinade looks
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Add the olives to the bowl and toss gently for 30 seconds, until every olive is lightly coated. Let them rest for 30 minutes at room temperature, tossing once halfway through. Serve with some marinade clinging to them rather than swimming in oil. Done! Salty, citrusy, and herbal—the kind of snack that looks far more elaborate than the effort it actually took. 🫒
