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Chunks of marinated feta, olive oil and herbs.

Marinated Feta

A quick and easy appetizer, all you need is crusty bread.
P R I N T P I N
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 4 oz block feta Try to find a block of feta in a brine
  • 1/2 cup best-quality olive oil extra virgin
  • 7 each whole black peppercorns
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 each red chili, thinly sliced optional

Instructions

  • Break the feta into rough chunks less than 1 inch big. Place in a pint sized jar.
  • In a small pot, heat olive oil, spices and herbs until just warm. Let cool completely.
  • Pour oil and all the aromatics over the cheese, make sure it covers. Top with more olive oil if needed.
  • Done! This will last a few weeks in your refrigerator. The oil acts as a barrier so spoilage does not occur so quickly.
Notes: It may seem like a lot of olive oil to use but you should use up every bit once you've eaten the cheese! I like to add vinegar and use the cheese-y, herb-y olive oil as a salad dressing.

Notes

Notes: It may seem like a lot of olive oil to use but you should use up every bit once you've eaten the cheese! I like to add vinegar and use the cheese-y, herb-y olive oil as a salad dressing.