Best Marinated Feta Three Ways Recipes

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EASY MARINATED FETA



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I always make my own marinated feta. If you like, you can also add garlic, but my family doesn't like garlic so we prefer this simple variation.

Provided by mannkochtgut

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time P3DT10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound feta cheese, cubed
1 chile pepper
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1 pinch lemon zest
1 cup olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place feta cheese in a glass jar. Add chile pepper, herbes de Provence, and lemon zest. Fill jar with olive oil so feta is completely covered and seal.
  • Marinate in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days. Remove chile pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 838.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

LEMON-HERB MARINATED FETA



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Briny feta, tart lemon, bright herbs and hot pepper come together in perfect harmony here. Spoon this appetizer onto a round of buttery, toasted French bread for a perfectly balanced bite that you'll want to keep eating all night. That's right, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for a party. It's low-effort, tastes great and is sure to impress, despite the fact that its ingredient list is short and mostly utilizes bits and bobs of ingredients you might already have on hand. Feta might be the exception to that rule, but that's exactly what we were going for when we developed this recipe: a way to showcase the divine flavor of this special cheese. So mix this up in advance of your next party, and watch your guests go gaga over this marinated app-there's no need to reveal how easy it was to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh oregano sprigs
3 strips (3x1-inch each) lemon peel
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 oz feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In pint-sized glass jar, arrange herbs, lemon, peppercorns and pepper flakes. Top with cheese. Pour olive oil over cheese mixture; cover and refrigerate 3 days. Serve with toasts. Any leftover cheese mixture can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 days longer.
  • At least 1 1/2 hours before serving, make the toasts. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Bake French bread 24 to 26 minutes or until browned. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Brush slices on both sides with melted butter. Return to pan; bake 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize About 2 Tablespoons Cheese Mixture and 1 to 2 Toasts, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

MARINATED FETA



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I'm well aware that everyone knows this marinated feta recipe or does it in their own way, but that's how I cook it - it's a quick appetizer for unexpected guests that just rang a doorbell to your house. Keeps well in the refrigerator.

Provided by sono1helen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 black olives, finely chopped
2 fresh sage leaves, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red chile pepper
1 sprig fresh rosemary, or more to taste
¼ red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame-ginger seasoning (such as Victoria Gourmet ®)
1 small pepperoncini pepper, finely sliced
½ tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
14 ounces feta cheese, cubed
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place a layer of olives, sage, garlic, chile pepper, rosemary, bell pepper, sesame-ginger seasoning, pepperoncini pepper, and oregano into the bottom of a container. Add a layer of feta cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
  • Pour olive oil into the container to cover feta mixture completely. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 867.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MARINATED FETA CHEESE SALAD



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Provided by Jamie Oliver

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound feta cheese
Flaked dry red chili
Dried oregano
Dried parsley
Bay leaf
Dried lemon thyme
Dried purple basil
Freshly ground black pepper
Fennel seeds

Steps:

  • Remove the feta cheese from the pack and pat as dry as possible with kitchen towel. Press the flavors into it. Pack the cheese tightly into a jar and cover with olive oil. It will keep in the fridge for up to two months.
  • Tips: Don't use bought dried herbs, instead make your own by drying leftover fresh herbs on a baking sheet. Leave them somewhere warm; e.g. on top of your boiler, washing machine, or oven and they will dry within a week. Or put them in the oven at 200 to 225 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Uses: On a big plate, covered in fresh basil -- served with lots of other salads. As a cheese course, with crusty bread and fruit Don't throw away the oil -- use it in your dressing

MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS



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The best recipes often make a good ingredient great through minimal effort. For this easy appetizer, start with good-quality feta, preferably in brine, which is creamier than the squeaky supermarket varieties. Many commercial fetas use only cow's milk and can taste somewhat one-note, so look for one that contains both sheep's and goat's milk, which provide the cheese's signature tang. Dice the feta, toss it with preserved lemon, peppercorns and chile, and refrigerate overnight. Spoon it onto crostini, or serve it alongside eggs, fish, salad, grilled or roasted vegetables or atop a bowl of pasta.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, dips and spreads, finger foods, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon, or 4 strips fresh orange zest plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 orange)
1 red serrano chile, very thinly sliced (optional)
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon any combination of whole pink, green, white and black peppercorns, crushed or coarsely chopped
8 ounces firm Greek feta, in brine
Crostini or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, parsley, preserved lemon, chile, oregano and peppercorns.
  • Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the olive oil mixture. Gently fold together until feta is evenly coated. Transfer to a jar or lidded container and drizzle with more olive oil, if needed to immerse the feta. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow solidified olive oil to return to liquid form. Serve with crackers or crostini, or spoon on top of seared fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta or salad.

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