Pickled Olives with Lemon

Pickled Olives with Lemon

Glossy, briny olives marinated with bright lemon for a simple Mediterranean-style snack.

A jar of tender green olives infused with lemon and a salty brine. Bright, savory, and perfect as a mezze side or snack.

15Min
4Servings
104Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyveganvegetariangluten_freedairy_free
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Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Bowl
Measuring cup
Mixing spoon
Storage container

Ingredients

Ingredients

green olives (pitted, drained)

425 g

lemon (washed, cut into wedges)

1 piece

salt (fine)

3 g

olive oil (extra virgin)

15 ml

garlic (smashed)

2 cloves

Instructions

1

Prepare the olives and lemon

Drain the olives if needed, then rinse briefly to remove excess brine. Slice or wedge the lemon.

5 min
Taste one olive first; if it is very salty, rinse a little longer.
2

Combine and season

Place the olives in a bowl or container with lemon, garlic, salt, and olive oil if using. Toss gently to coat evenly.

5 min
Do not overmix or crush the olives.
3

Serve or chill briefly

Serve immediately, or let the olives rest briefly for a stronger citrus flavor.

5 mintimer 5 min
A short rest helps the lemon aroma penetrate the olives.

Storage

Fridge: 7 days
Reheat: No reheating needed

Store covered in the refrigerator. The flavor improves after a few hours; stir before serving.

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