Cracked Green Olives with Herbs and Preserved Lemon

Cracked green olives with herbs and preserved lemon
* Makes about 3 cups.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound small to medium brine-cured green olives (preferably cracked)*
* ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
* peel of ½ preserved lemon, cut into julienne strips, plus 3 tablespoons preserved lemon juice to taste
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
* a pinch dried red hot pepper flakes
== Directions ==
# If using uncracked whole, crush lightly with flat side of large knife on a cutting board.
# In a large bowl cover with cold water and soak 4 hours to remove excess salt.
# Drain well.
# In a bowl stir together and remaining ingredients and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 6 hours or overnight.
# may be prepared 1 week ahead and kept chilled, covered.
# Serve at room temperature.
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