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Marinated Feta

Make this delicious marinated feta in just 5 minutes to serve as an appetizer with homemade pita chips, or use it over your salads, chicken, or fish! Robust feta cheese is balanced beautifully with tangy lemon zest, earthy herbs, and subtly spicy jalapeño and dried chilies.

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 creamy feta in the brine
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 3 to 4 dry chilies
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Slice the feta into thick cubes and place them in a mason jar.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup extra virgin olive oil with the jalapeño, dry chiles, oregano, parsley and lemon zest.
  3. Pour the olive oil mixture over the feta. If needed, pour more olive oil to cover the feta by at least 1/2 inch.
  4. For best flavor, cover the lid tightly and store in the fridge for 1 day before using.
  5. Bring to room temperature before serving with toasted bread or pita chips.

Notes

  • What kind of feta to use? It is best to use a block of Greek feta that has been stored in the brine. Avoid using crumbled feta, which tends to be too dry. 
  • What kind of olive oil to use? For this recipe, I recommend a quality olive oil that is rich in flavor with a bit of a peppery finish such as our Greek Early Havest or Spanish Hojiblanca EVOO
  • Storage: Marinated feta should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks or so, if stored properly in a tight-lid jar with the top of the cheese is always covered with olive oil. 
  • Save the leftover olive oil! Even if you finish the feta, the remaining flavored olive oil is great to use in marinades or salad dressings. 
  • Visit Our Shop for quality Mediterranean ingredients including extra virgin olive oils and spices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 102.6kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 2.2g (1%) Protein 5.5g (11%) Saturated Fat 5.7g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g 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: 6people

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.