Herb Marinated Feta With Olives Recipes

FETA WITH OLIVE OIL AND HERBS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place feta on a medium-sized plate or serving platter. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
• Sprinkle the herbs and red pepper flakes on the feta.
• If you use fresh herbs, you can garnish the plate with leftover sprigs of herbs. Serve with a sliced baguette or crackers.

HERB-MARINATED FETA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine cumin, coriander, and red pepper in a small skillet over medium heat. Warm gently until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least one day, up to one week. Bring to room temperature before serving on baguette slices.

MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, parsley, preserved lemon, chile, oregano and peppercorns.
• Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the olive oil mixture. Gently fold together until feta is evenly coated. Transfer to a jar or lidded container and drizzle with more olive oil, if needed to immerse the feta. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow solidified olive oil to return to liquid form. Serve with crackers or crostini, or spoon on top of seared fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta or salad.

HERB-MARINATED FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Shake skillet gently until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Add garlic, orange peel, and oil and stir to combine. Mix in olives, basil, and cilantro. Gently stir in feta. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Bring olive and cheese mixture to room temperature before serving.
• Transfer mixture to bowl and place on platter. Surround with baguette slices.