Spicy marinated olives make for the perfect easy happy hour paired with a round of margaritas. These quick marinated olives pack some major heat with pickled hot red peppers and Tajin feta. Serve on a bed of whipped feta with your favorite crackers or bread slices.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb olives (green, black, kalamata or a mixture)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Lemon rind from 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices or zested
- 1/4 cup Athenos Tajin feta cheese crumbles
- Tajin seasoning
- 1/2-1 cup olive oil
- 5-6 pickled sliced red hot chili peppers, depending on your level of spiciness
- 1 Container Athenos whipped feta
- Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Method
- In a jar or airtight container, add olives, garlic, lemon rind, tajin feta crumbles, a sprinkle of tajin and chili flakes. Add the olive oil until the olives are submerged.
- Place the lid onto the container or jar and seal. Place into the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to marinate. Stays fresh for up to one week.
- Once olives have marinated, spread an even layer of Athenos Whipped Feta into the center of a shallow serving bowl. Spoon over marinated olives and serve with crackers or baguette slices.