MARINATED GREEK OLIVES WITH GRAPE TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE

Marinated Greek Olives with Grape Tomatoes and Feta Cheese image

I LOVE this recipe-great for cocktail parties or a super appy for your Greek Dinner. Cook time reflects the marinating time.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Lemon

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1/2 lb kalamata olive, drained
1/2 lb cracked green olives, drained
1/4 lb thassos olive, drained
3 tablespoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small red onion, sliced into thin wedges and seperated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped well
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups washed grape tomatoes
3/4-1 lb feta, cut into 1/2 inch cubes or crumbled into medium chunks
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

For the Olives- Combine all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
Remove all the air you can and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning 2 or 3 times.
For the Cheese and Tomatoes- Drizzle the feta and tomatoes with the oil and lemon juice.
Sprinkle with the oregano and pepper, tossing well.
Cover and let stand for 30 minutes at room temp.
Combine the olives with the feta and tomatoes, tossing well.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 1292.9, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.3

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