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Cypriot Spicy Cracked Green Olives (Elies Tsakistes)

Prep Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer

Materials

  • 1 ½ cup Greek or Sicilian green olives
  • 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice + 2 lemon slices quartered
  • 1 tbsp. dry cracked toasted coriander seeds
  • 3 large garlic cloves smashed
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • With a pestle, gentle crack olives and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss well to coat olives.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Serve at room temperature.