In this easy appetizer recipe, olives are marinated (cunzate) to present as an antipasto. Try this with the plain green olives you buy from a supermarket olive bar. It will bring them to life in a whole new way
Nutrition per serving may change if servings are adjusted.
1½ cups unpitted green olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small fresh red or green chile pepper, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Sicilian or Greek
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Rinse olives in a colander, tossing gently under running water, then dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl, add oil and gently toss to coat.
Add celery, garlic, chile, 2 tablespoons parsley and vinegar; toss again. Let the olives stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and oregano, crumbling the oregano with your fingers to bring out the flavor.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before finishing with Step 3.
Per serving:
108 calories;11 g fat(0 g sat); 2 g fiber; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 4 mcg folate; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 148 IU vitamin A; 3 mg vitamin C; 43 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 260 mg sodium; 26 mg potassium