Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　4 1/2 hr (includes marinating)

　　This mix is everything you want with a drink—a little bit salty, but with a nice variety of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

　　1 pound green olives such as arbequina or picholine (2 2/3 cups)

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

　　2 (3- by 1-inch) strips orange zest, thinly sliced crosswise

　　2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California, halved

　　3/4 pound Manchego cheese, rind cut off and cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes

　　1/4 pound toasted Marcona almonds (3/4 cup)

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Step 2

　　Cooks' note:

　　Olives can be marinated for 3 days (flavor will improve).