Marinated Feta
There’s something undeniably enticing about the robust flavors of marinated feta. This dish is a delightful twist on traditional feta cheese, infusing it with aromatic herbs, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of citrus. Whether you’re looking for a flavorful addition to your cheese board, a topping for salads, or a standalone appetizer, marinated feta is…
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 ouncesfeta cheese in brine
- 1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeñothinly sliced
- 2 garlic clovesminced
- 3 dry chili peppers
- 1 1/2 teaspoonsdried oregano
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Instructions
- Drain the brine from 8 ounces feta cheese in brine, pat the feta dry with paper towels, and cut it into thick cubes. Place the cubes in a clean, dry jar or shallow dish.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 jalapeño thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves minced, 3 dry chili peppers, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and the zest of 1 lemon. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Pour the marinade over the feta cubes so they are well coated and the oil comes up around them.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Remove the feta from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before serving.
Equipment
- Jar
- Small Bowl
- Knife
- Paper Towels