Citrus Marinated Olives

I love olives, always have! But to date I've never done anything... fancy with them. Thanks to these Citrus Marinated Olives I can't say that any more:@) The fresh extra virgin olive oil along with orange and lemon zest really make these olives burst with flavor! I made a half batch and only used large green olives, I'm sure the kalamata olives would be amazing.

Cute red, green and clear food picks from the holiday section at Walmart, 97¢-love 'em.

These olives will add a little salty-citrusy bite to your party menu folks!

Citrus Marinated Olives-from Diabetic Cooking
This recipe is easily cut in half and use whatever olives you'd like, they do show pitted ones though.
1 C (or 8 oz) large green olives, drained
1 C kalamata olives, rinsed and drained-I made a half recipe and only used green olives this time
1/3 C extra virgin olive oil
1/4 C orange juice
3 Tblsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar-I used red wine
2 Tblsp lemon juice
1 Tblsp grated orange peel-They pulled off long strips instead of using a zester-pretty!
1 Tblsp grated lemon peel-Same as with the orange peel...
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

• Combine everything in glass bowl. Let stand over night at room temperature, then refrigerate for up to two weeks. 

Eat well and have a happy day:@)