Marinated Olive Starter

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 4–6

Why I Love This Snack

It’s the easiest way to kick off a Greek-inspired dinner. No cooking required—just good olives, a little citrus, and fresh herbs. It looks thoughtful but takes almost no time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed olives (Kalamata, Castelvetrano, etc.)

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Zest of ½ lemon or orange

• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine olives with olive oil, citrus zest, and herbs.

2. Let sit at room temp for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle.

3. Serve as-is or alongside marcona almonds or sliced cucumbers.

Hosting Tip

• Put these out while you finish up the main dishes—people love having something to snack on, and it sets the tone for the meal.