Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring marinated cheese and olives, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed olives
- 8 oz feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olives and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
- Pour the marinade over the olives and cheese, ensuring they are well coated.
- Add fresh herbs to the mixture and stir gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite types of olives.
- This dish can be made a few days in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Marinated Cheese and Olives, appetizer, Mediterranean