MARINATED GREEK FETA CHEESE

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This is a easy recipe and it makes a great gift. Feta cheese is marinated in olive oil with several herbs (I use fresh out of my herb garden when I can). You can keep it in chunks or drain it and mash to serve as a spread. Put in a decorative jar or covered bowl and give with crisp pita chips for a delicious gift!

Provided by nannie jo

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 2 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as dill weed, thyme, basil, oregano, parsley ,dry may be used but use only half of what is call)
2 garlic cloves, minced (I use already chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cracked peppercorn
1 teaspoon poppy seed
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Place feta cheese in a bowl.
  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add all the other ingredients and cap jar.
  • Shake until well blended.
  • Pour over feta and stir gently as not to break up cubes.
  • Divide mixture between 2 half pint jars with lids.
  • Store in the fridge for up to a week.
  • To serve, let cheese come to room temp for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with assorted crackers, chips or crisp breads.
  • Makes 2 half pint jars.
  • To serve as a spread, mash cheese with some of the marinade to desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 1364.6, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 23

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