Marinated Feta With Herbs And Peppercorns Recipes

Briny feta, tart lemon, bright herbs and hot pepper come together in perfect harmony here. Spoon this appetizer onto a round of buttery, toasted French bread for a perfectly balanced bite that you'll want to keep eating all night. That's right, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for a party. It's low-effort, tastes great and is sure to impress, despite the fact that its ingredient list is short and mostly utilizes bits and bobs of ingredients you might already have on hand. Feta might be the exception to that rule, but that's exactly what we were going for when we developed this recipe: a way to showcase the divine flavor of this special cheese. So mix this up in advance of your next party, and watch your guests go gaga over this marinated app-there's no need to reveal how easy it was to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize About 2 Tablespoons Cheese Mixture and 1 to 2 Toasts, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

The best recipes often make a good ingredient great through minimal effort. For this easy appetizer, start with good-quality feta, preferably in brine, which is creamier than the squeaky supermarket varieties. Many commercial fetas use only cow's milk and can taste somewhat one-note, so look for one that contains both sheep's and goat's milk, which provide the cheese's signature tang. Dice the feta, toss it with preserved lemon, peppercorns and chile, and refrigerate overnight. Spoon it onto crostini, or serve it alongside eggs, fish, salad, grilled or roasted vegetables or atop a bowl of pasta.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, dips and spreads, finger foods, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

• Ingredients

This is a great recipe for marinated feta. Try to chop the red bell pepper and the olives as small as possible. Together with the green herbs the feta looks really colourful and tastes delicious. The recipe is adapted from a Swiss cooking magazine called 'Le Menu' (September 05). I changed the oil as I prefer olive oil to rapeseed oil. But feel free to use rapeseed oil if desired. The stated amount serves six as an appetizer. Marinating time of 24 hours is included in the cooking time.

Provided by tigerduck

Categories     Cheese

Time P1DT10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

• Ingredients