Marinated Olives are prepared in different ways in various cuisines all over the world. Cracked green Olives and kalamata olives are the types commonly used for the preparation that are marinated with garlic, fresh herbs like oregano leaves, rosemary, thyme, pepper flavors, virgin olive oil and wine vinegar. The prepared dish can be added to other dishes like salads and appetizers as flavor enhancers. Marinated Olives can be refrigerated in a glass bottle and can be kept for a couple of weeks. Variations in Marinated Olives Recipes include Marinated Pepper Olives Italian Salad and Marinated Feta Greek Olives Appetizer.