Low Sodium Lemon Herb Marinated Olives

Elevate your appetizer game with these Low Sodium Lemon Herb Marinated Olives—a vibrant and heart-healthy twist on a classic snack. Made with unsalted green and black olives, this recipe boasts a zesty blend of fresh lemon juice and zest, fragrant rosemary and thyme, and just a hint of garlic and crushed red pepper flakes for depth and warmth. Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, these olives soak up an irresistible medley of Mediterranean flavors with zero added salt, making them perfect for anyone watching their sodium intake. Ideal for entertaining or as a light snack, these marinated olives require just 10 minutes of prep, but their taste only improves after 24 hours in the fridge. Serve them as part of a charcuterie board, or enjoy them on their own for a guilt-free, gourmet treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed olives (green and black, preferably unsalted)
• 1 Lemon
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Black peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the mixed olives under cool water to remove any brine. Drain them thoroughly and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Zest the lemon using a fine grated zester and set aside the zest.

Step 3

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, ensuring to remove any seeds. Add the lemon zest to the juice.

Step 4

Peel and smash the garlic cloves using the flat side of a knife or a garlic press.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, smashed garlic, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, crushed red pepper flakes, and black peppercorns.

Step 6

Pour the marinade over the rinsed olives in the large bowl. Toss until all olives are evenly coated with the marinade.

Step 7

Transfer the marinated olives to a glass jar or airtight container.

Step 8

Allow the olives to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving, shaking the jar occasionally to redistribute the herbs and seasonings.

Step 9

Serve the marinated olives at room temperature, draining any excess marinade before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(604.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1146.4

Total Fat 119.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3654.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 357.0mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 444.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 12.8%