Marinated Feta Cheese with Orange Green Olives and Garlic
Transform your appetizer game with this vibrant recipe for Marinated Feta Cheese with Orange, Green Olives, and Garlic! This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines creamy feta cubes and briny green olives with zesty orange, aromatic fresh thyme, and a hint of spice from red chili flakes. Infused in a generous bath of extra virgin olive oil and enhanced with smashed garlic cloves, each bite is bursting with bold, citrusy, and herby flavors. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a make-ahead option, requiring just a few hours of marination to reach its flavorful peak. Serve this delectable marinated feta with crusty bread, crackers, or as a standout addition to a charcuterie board for an effortless yet impressive appetizer. Let this refreshing and versatile dish transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed coasts of the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g feta cheese
- 100 g green olives (pitted)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, roughly 2 cm in size, and set aside.
Rinse and drain the green olives. If they are not already pitted, remove the pits carefully.
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, fresh thyme leaves, red chili flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly smash them with the flat side of a knife to release their flavor.
In a clean, sealable jar or container, layer the feta cubes and green olives, sprinkling the orange zest and herb mixture between layers.
Add the smashed garlic cloves to the jar, tucking them amongst the feta and olives.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the mixture until everything is fully submerged. Seal the jar tightly.
Refrigerate the marinated feta cheese for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, bring the marinated feta to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or as part of a charcuterie board.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.5 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 4252 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1329 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
