MARINATED FETA CHEESE WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES

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This a very tasty appetizer, served with toasted Italian bread and chopped tomatoes. I always have a jar of this in the refrigerator for when I have unexpected guests.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 1 Jar, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces feta cheese
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
8 corriander seeds
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup pitted olive
fresh oregano sprig, to taste
olive oil, to cover
bread, to toast
tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut feta cheese into cubes. Slice garlic. Place peppercorns and corriander seeds in a mortar and crush lightly with pestle.
  • Pack the feta cubes into a large preserving jar with bay leaf, interspersing layers of cheese with garlic, crushed peppercorns and corriander, capers, olives and the fresh oregano sprigs.
  • Pour enough olive oil in jar, to cover. Close tightly and leave to marinate for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • Lift out the feta cubes and serve on toasted bread with chopped tomatoes and a little of the flavored oil.

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