MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Olive     Marinate     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Feta     Lemon     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1 cup cracked green olives
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
10 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Pita bread, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Mix all olives, 3/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and red pepper in resealable plastic bag. Chill overnight. Place feta on platter. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and black pepper. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place olives and marinade in bowl. Serve olives and feta with pita bread.

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