5.0 from 6 votes
Marinated Feta
Try my easy Marinated Feta recipe for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer idea or salad topping. This cheesy snack calls for just 5 minutes of prep time!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 (1/4 cup) servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chiffonade (or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 (8-ounce) package feta cheese cut into 1/4 inch sized pieces
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add feta and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavor, up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Never
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- Garlic: I love the flavor of fresh garlic in marinated feta, but anytime fresh garlic is submerged in olive oil, there is a risk of botulism. Never store marinated feta at room temperature and never store it in the refrigerator for more than 4 days.
- Fresh basil: I adore the flavor fresh herbs offer in this recipe, but feel free to trade in half as much of any dried herb for the amount of fresh herbs suggested in this Marinated Feta recipe. To chiffonade the basil, stack several basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly. While holding the roll of leaves tightly, slice crosswise, cutting the roll into very thin strips or ribbons.
- Crushed red pepper flakes: Omit if you don’t like spicy fare. Add more if you do!
- Feta: This Greek, brined, salty cheese had a well-deserved moment in the sun as part of one of the trendiest TikTok recipes ever, baked feta pasta. But goat- or sheep milk-based feta cheese is great for so much more than baking. Seek out the block variety, rather than the tub of pre-crumbled feta for this Marinated Feta recipe.
- Yield: This Marinated Feta recipe makes eight 1/4-cup, 1-ounce servings for a snack or appetizer portion.
- Storage: Store marinated feta, completely submerged in oil, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 daysI f you want a marinated feta that can be stored longer, omit the raw garlic (substitute with lemon zest or another herb).
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(1/4 cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.