mixed olives with lemon and rosemary, circa 1970

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Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

Use a mix of Manzanilla, Kalamata, Sicilian, and Bella Cerignola Rosa olives for a good range of color and texture. Don't add salt, the olives are salty enough.

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Ingredients For mixed olives with lemon and rosemary, circa 1970

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, each 5 inches long
  • 1 1/2 lbs. assorted brined olives
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. brined capers, not salt cured
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lb. caper berries, optional
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed

How To Make mixed olives with lemon and rosemary, circa 1970

  • 1
    Bruise rosemary sprigs with the bottom of a small metal pan and remove leaves.
  • 2
    Place rosemary, olives, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, red pepper flakes, caper berries and garlic in large nonreactive bowl. Mix thoroughly and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 days before serving.

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