Ingredients

2 ounces oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped 

6 ounces green olives, preferably Lucques, pitted and chopped 

1 salt-packed anchovy fillet, rinsed and chopped (optional) 

Juice of 1/2 lemon 

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 

2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped 

1 1/2 teaspoons picked fresh thyme leaves 

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 

Hot sauce, such as Tabasco 

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together both olive varieties, anchovy, and lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar. Pour over olive mixture and add oregano, thyme, and parsley; toss to combine. Season with Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Cover and transfer to refrigerator; chill overnight before using.