Ingredients

1 large shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) 

1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 

8 ounces oil-cured black olives, pitted and roughly chopped 

4 sprigs thyme, leaves roughly chopped 

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped 

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

Freshly ground pepper 

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine shallot with vinegar; let stand 15 minutes. Add olives, thyme, and parsley, and stir in olive oil. Season with pepper, and serve.