Gastronomous

This is a wonderful tapas that can be enjoyed with blue cheese, sopressata, and a glass of Fernet Branca. It is easy to make and elevates ordinary olives to a whole new place. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time and keep well for a week.

Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)

1 and 1/2 cup queen olives
3 fresh roma tomatoes, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs of your choice
salt & pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a small skillet and turn off the heat. Add the tomatoes, garlic and herbs. In a large bowl, mix the oil  and the vinegar till they form an emulsion,then add the olives and mix well.

Let rest for 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Enjoy with blue cheese, sopressata, and a glass of Fernet Branca