Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese
A delightful Mediterranean appetizer of marinated olives and feta cheese infused with garlic and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed olives (green and black)
- 200 grams feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, sliced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the mixed olives and cubed feta cheese in a medium-sized airtight container.
- Pour the marinade over the olives and feta, ensuring everything is coated.
- Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes (2 hours), preferably overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving and stir gently to redistribute the marinade.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or pita chips, and pair with white wine for a complete appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg