Spicy Herbed Olive Me'lange

Great for an appetizer, or serve with a simple meal of fresh bread and cheese. You can store these in the frig for up to 1 month.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  large kalamata olives
• 8  ounces  of cracked green olives
• 8  ounces nicoise olives
• 1⁄2 cup  of diced red bell pepper
• 4  sprigs Italian parsley
• 2  tablespoons  of minced fresh Italian parsley
• 2  kumquats, thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons  of grated lemons, rind of
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day.
2. When ready to serve, discard the parsley sprigs.
3. Serve at room temperature.