1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 cup pitted medium ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 garlic cloves, slivered
Pepper to taste
Place olives in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over olives and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving, stirring several times each day. Marinated olives may be refrigerated for 2 weeks. Serve with a slotted spoon.