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Marinated Feta with Roasted Lemon and Dill
5 from 3 votes

Marinated Feta with Roasted Lemon and Dill

Marinated Feta with Roasted Lemon and Dill adds a Greek flair to almost any dish and is perfect for a quick appetizer or to add to a salad.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 322 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 lemon plural
  • olive oil
  • 8 ounces feta cheese cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 4 prigs dill fresh
  • 2 prigs celery leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Slice one of the lemons thinly, remove the seeds, and place the slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the lemon slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. Roast 10-12 minutes or until slightly charred on the edges.
  5. Let cool completely.
  6. Cut the feta into about 1/2” chunks.
  7. In a jar or small bowl, make two layers of feta, red pepper flakes, fresh dill, celery leaves, peppercorns, and roasted lemon slices.
  8. Squeeze the juice from half of the second lemon into the jar or bowl.
  9. Add enough olive oil to cover the contents.
  10. Chill for at least 8 hours before using.

Notes

  • The marinated feta keeps for about two weeks in a tightly closed container in the fridge.
  • When all the feta is used, the oil may be strained and used for salad dressings, etc.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Potassium 60mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 154IU (3%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 154IU 3%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.