Appetizer / Side Dish

Coriander & Pink Pepper Marinated Olives

Coriander & Pink Pepper Marinated Olives

Prep time

15 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Looking for an easy yet elegant appetizer? These Coriander & Pink Pepper Marinated Olives bring bold Mediterranean flavors to a creamy Greek yogurt, finished with a warm spice-infused olive oil. Featuring Kosterina Coriander & Pink Pepper Olives and Kosterina Garlic Olive Oil, this dish is packed with aromatic coriander, citrusy lemon zest, and a hint of heat from chili flakes. Serve it with crusty sourdough for a perfect appetizer or mezze platter addition.

In this recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 jar Kosterina Coriander & Pink Pepper Olives
  • 2 tsp Kosterina Garlic Olive Oil 
  • Zest from 1 lemon 
  • 1 tsp ground cumin 
  • 1 tsp ground coriander 
  • 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley 
  • Sourdough for serving 

Instructions

  1. 1

    Line a mesh sieve with a cloth and set it over a mixing bowl. Add the Greek yogurt and squeeze, then place in the fridge to continue draining for 2 hours. 

  2. 2

    Heat Kosterina Garlic Olive Oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, then add the parsley. 

  3. 3

    To a small bowl, add the Kosterina Coriander & Pink Pepper Olives, and top with the marinade. Mix well. 

  4. 4

    Spread the labneh onto a plate. Add the Kosterina Coriander & Pink Pepper Olives on top, then drizzle with extra marinade.