Marinated Greek Feta
Transform your appetizer game with this Marinated Greek Feta recipe, a Mediterranean delight that’s bursting with bold flavors and rustic charm. Cubes of creamy feta cheese are layered with aromatic garlic, fragrant rosemary, zesty lemon peel, and a symphony of herbs and spices, then bathed in high-quality extra virgin olive oil for an irresistible infusion. This no-cook recipe requires just 10 minutes to prepare and develops its decadent flavors after marinating, making it the perfect make-ahead dish. Serve it as the centerpiece of a mezze platter, paired with crusty bread or crackers, or as a luxurious topping for fresh salads. Easy, versatile, and visually stunning, this marinated feta is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams block of feta cheese
- 120 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 10 pieces black peppercorns
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 strip lemon zest
- 50 grams kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
Cut the block of feta cheese into roughly 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a clean, sterilized glass jar or container with a lid, add a layer of olive oil to coat the bottom.
Begin layering: add a few cubes of feta, followed by slices of garlic, a sprinkle of dried oregano, dried thyme, a pinch of red pepper flakes, a few black peppercorns, a sprig of rosemary, and a strip of lemon zest.
Repeat the layering until all the feta cubes are used, ensuring each layer is seasoned evenly.
If using Kalamata olives, tuck them into the layers as well.
Pour the remaining olive oil over the layered feta until everything is fully submerged.
Seal the jar or container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld. For the best flavor, marinate for up to 24 hours.
Serve the marinated feta as an appetizer with crusty bread, crackers, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.1 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2960 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1098 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 7% | |
*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.
