5 from 34 votes
Marinated Feta
Marinated Feta features blocks of creamy Greek feta soaked in extra virgin olive oil infused with jalapeño, dried chilies, oregano, parsley, and lemon zest. This melding enhances the salty, tangy cheese with herbal, spicy, and citrus notes. Served at room temperature, the feta pairs nicely with toasted bread or pita, offering a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Suggested Marinating Time Before Use
1 d
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
1026 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese creamy, in the brine
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 dried chilies
- 1 to 2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 to 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
- lemon zest of 1
Instructions
- Slice the feta into thick cubes and place them in a mason jar.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup extra virgin olive oil with the jalapeño, dry chiles, oregano, parsley and lemon zest.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the feta. If needed, pour more olive oil to cover the feta by at least 1/2 inch.
- For best flavor, cover the lid tightly and store in the fridge for 1 day before using.
- Bring to room temperature before serving with toasted bread or pita chips.
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Notes
- Use block-style Greek feta kept in brine for best texture; avoid crumbly dry varieties.
- Choose a flavorful extra virgin olive oil with some peppery notes for the marinade.
- Store marinated feta in an airtight jar in the fridge, ensuring cheese is always covered with oil; it keeps for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Save leftover flavored olive oil for use in salad dressings or marinades.
Nutrition Information
Calories
102.6kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2.2g
(1%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5.7g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Cholesterol
33.6mg
(11%)
Sodium
423mg
(18%)
Potassium
45.5mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1.8g
(4%)
Vitamin A
368.9IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4.6mg
(5%)
Calcium
193.9mg
(19%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1026
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102.6kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 33.6mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 45.5mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 368.9IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 193.9mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.