Tangerine Marinated Olives Aceitunas Alinadas Con Mandarina Recipes

ACEITUNAS A LA MADRILEñA (OLIVES A LA MADRILENE)

Steps:

• Rinse the olives in cold water and allow them to drain.
• Place olives in a bowl.
• Wash and trim scallions and put in bowl with olives.
• Dress with olive oil, vinegar and salt to taste, making sure olives are covered. Ratio of oil to vinegar is about 2:1. Stir well.
• Sprinkle with paprika, oregano and chopped garlic. Mix thoroughly.
• Marinate for an hour before serving.
• Enjoy with fresh bread and other tapas.

MORROCAN TANGERINE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines. Working over medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Add olives to bowl.
• Whisk oil and next 4 ingredients in another medium bowl to blend. Add to tangerine mixture; toss to coat. Season tangerine mixture with salt and pepper.
• Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top lettuce with tangerine mixture. Sprinkle salads with parsley.

MARINATED OLIVES - ACEITUNAS ALIñADAS

Steps:

• Place olives, sweet pepper strips, lemon slices, bay leaf, chile, fennel and coriander seeds in a two cup preserving jar, making sure the ingredients are well mixed. Pour over enough oil to cover.
• Seal the jar and set aside at room temperature for at least two weeks before using.
• Cooks note:.
• Do NOT add sliced garlic to an oil marinade such as this because of the possibility of botulism.
• If you store the marinade in the refrigerator, the oil will become claudy but it clears again as soon as it is returned to room temperature.
• Cooking time is marinating time.