Marinated Feta with Kalamata Olives
Transform your appetizer game with this irresistible Marinated Feta with Kalamata Olives—a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s bursting with flavor and simplicity. Cubes of creamy feta cheese and briny Kalamata olives are infused with the robust flavors of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A dash of oregano and optional crushed red pepper flakes add layers of fragrant spice, making this dish a crowd-pleasing addition to your table. Perfect for entertaining, this quick and easy marinated feta is ready in just 10 minutes of prep and benefits from resting overnight to let the bold flavors meld. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or as part of a vibrant mezze platter for an elegant, fuss-free appetizer that will transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched coasts of the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Feta cheese block
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 120 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 pieces Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the feta cheese block into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a clean glass jar or a shallow bowl, layer the feta cubes and Kalamata olives.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), lemon zest, and black pepper evenly over the layers.
Nestle the rosemary and thyme sprigs between the feta and olives.
Add the garlic slices evenly throughout the layers.
Pour the extra-virgin olive oil over the feta and olives until they are fully submerged.
Cover the jar or bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, bring the marinated feta to room temperature. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or as part of a mezze platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.5 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4551 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 855 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*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.
