Ingredients

2 cups unpitted large green olives, drained

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons fennel seed

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Pepper

Preparation

In a medium bowl, toss together olives, oil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, fennel and thyme; season with pepper. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour (or cover and refrigerate, up to 1 week).