Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese
A vibrant and flavorful appetizer of marinated olives and feta cheese that brings a touch of the Mediterranean to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 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
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to form a smooth marinade.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: Place the mixed olives and feta cheese cubes in a medium-sized airtight container.
- Coat the Olives and Feta: Pour the marinade evenly over the olives and feta, ensuring each piece is well-coated in those beautiful flavors.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Tuck in the rosemary and thyme sprigs for an aromatic touch.
- Seal and Marinate: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes. For the best results, let it sit overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Serve with Love: Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving and stir gently to redistribute the marinade.
Notes
Use high-quality olives and feta for the best flavor. Feel free to mix in other herbs or spices you love.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg