Great for antipasti trays or as a cocktail nibble.  A step above just an assortment form the deli!

Ingredients:

• 3 Tab olive oil
• 1 Tab lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 c Sicilian cracked green olives
• 1 1/2 c kalamata olives
• 2 Tab chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Stir the oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a heavy small skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Remove from the heat.
3. Add the olives.
4. Toss to coat.
5. Add the basil.
6. Toss to coat.
7. Serve.

Source:  A Tasty Tour of Italy – VPWL April 2015