Marinated Olives

• 2 cups large green Sicilian olives
• 1 lemon, zest cut in strips
• 1 handful fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped from the stems
• 1 handful fresh thyme sprigs, leaves stripped from the stems
• 1 handful fresh basil, hand-torn
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Extra-virgin olive oil

1. Put the olives in a shallow bowl, add the lemon strips and herbs; season with salt and pepper.
2. Toss gently with your hands to combine.
3. Cover with olive oil and let marinate for 30 to 45 minutes.
4. Serve as a noshing platter alongside the fried zucchini flowers.

olives, lemon, handful fresh rosemary sprigs, thyme, basil, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/marinated-olives-recipe.html (may not work)