Marinated Olives And Feta Recipes

FETA CHEESE AND MARINATED GREEK OLIVES

Steps:

• Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
• Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;

MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Cut the feta cheese block into cubes. Alternatively, you may also opt for a large crumble if you prefer. Set aside.
• Squeeze lemons. Set the juice aside.
• Finely chop the rosemary. Set aside.
• Combine cubed feta cheese, olives, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, oregano, rosemary, salt, and ground pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss well.
• Serve and enjoy.

MARINATED FETA AND OLIVE SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the fennel seeds, orange zest, orange juice, and pepper. Gently stir in the feta and marinate for 1 hour or more.
• To make the skewers, place a mint leaf about 3/4-inch up the skewer, then add an olive half, then a chunk of cucumber. Gently place a cube of the marinated feta on the end.

MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Mix olives, cheese, garlic, coriander, chillies and rosemary in a bowl.
• Place mixture into a jar and top up with olive oil to cover.
• Refrigerate until serving; the longer it marinates, the better it gets.

MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all olives, 3/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and red pepper in resealable plastic bag. Chill overnight. Place feta on platter. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and black pepper. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Place olives and marinade in bowl. Serve olives and feta with pita bread.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. Drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over green beans. Toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.