Description
A delicious appetizer featuring marinated feta cheese and mixed olives, perfect for serving with pita, crostini, or baguette slices.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Orange zest
- 1–2 Garlic cloves (sliced thin)
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- ¼ tsp Chili flakes (Optional, use more or less to taste)
- 8 oz Feta cheese (Cut into ½ or ¾ inch cubes)
- 1 cup mixed olives (Kalamata, Castelvetrano, or green olives)
- 3–5 Whole thyme sprigs (You can also use rosemary)
- 3–5 Lemon and/or orange peels
- to serve Warm pita bread or pita triangles
- to serve Crostini or toasted baguette
- to serve Bread or focaccia slices
Instructions
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Make Marinade. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, orange zest, sliced garlic, dried oregano, and chili flakes. Stir well so everything is evenly mixed.
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Prep the Cheese and Olives. Place the cubes of feta and mixed olives in a shallow dish, serving bowl, or wide jar. Add the thyme sprigs, lemon peel and/or orange peel too, if using.
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Pour. Pour the marinade over the feta and olives, making sure everything gets nicely coated.
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Marinate. Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature if serving soon, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days for a deeper flavor. Serve with pita, baguette slices, crackers, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Letting the mixture marinate for longer enhances the flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg