MARINATED MIXED OLIVES

This is a nice way to serve olives. The marinade is a delicious and colourful combination. It's served as a "mezé," which in Greek means something to nibble on: An appetizer to be served with an aperitif before dinner. 
This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. 

Ingredients:

1 cup Kalamata olives
1/2 cup oil-cured olives
1/2 cup green olives
2 tablespoons of capers
the peeled zest of 2 lemons

the peeled zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon dry red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil 

2 tablespoons good vegetable oil 
3 tablespoons chopped dill
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
a few sprigs of thyme

Directions:

• Make sure all the olives are pitted. They can be purchased that way, or if you like, you can do the job yourself.
• In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well. 
• Serve the olives as an appetizer. They are delicious when accompanied by slices of crusty bread or warm pita slices.
• This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for about two days prior to serving.