I’m well aware that everyone knows this marinated feta recipe or does it in their own way, but that’s how I cook it – it’s a quick appetizer for unexpected guests that just rang a doorbell to your house. Keeps well in the refrigerator.
Prep Time::15 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::6
Yield::6 servings
Ingredients
4 black olives, finely chopped
2 fresh sage leaves, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red chile pepper (Optional)
1 sprig fresh rosemary, or more to taste
¼ red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame-ginger seasoning (such as Victoria Gourmet ®)
1 small pepperoncini pepper, finely sliced
½ tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
14 ounces feta cheese, cubed
½ cup olive oil
Directions
Place a layer of olives, sage, garlic, chile pepper, rosemary, bell pepper, sesame-ginger seasoning, pepperoncini pepper, and oregano into the bottom of a container. Add a layer of feta cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
Pour olive oil into the container to cover feta mixture completely. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Cook's Notes:
Sometimes when you buy feta cheese, it happens to be very salty; that's the time when I marinate it. I use this marinated feta as a main ingredient for Greek salad or just topping on toasted baguettes, similar to bruschetta. My friends and family like it.
You can use a green or yellow bell pepper instead of red, green olives instead of black, and rapeseed oil instead of olive oil, if desired.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.