Marinated Feta
Looking for an easy appetizer or snack? This marinated feta and sundried tomatoes recipe is perfect! The feta cheese is marinated in a delicious olive oil and herb mixture, making it the perfect compliment to the tangy tomatoes. This appetizer is so simple to make and can be served as is or on some fresh toast or crostini.
Servings: 8 appetizers
Calories: 356kcal
Equipment
- Storage Jars
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese block
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, peel grated
- 2 red chilies (look for the long thin ones)
- 4 sprigs of fresh Oregano
- 2 sprigs of fresh Rosemary
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 oz Sundried tomatoes (in oil)
- 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
Instructions
- Sanitize two 4 oz or one 8 oz Ball canning jar. Make sure the threads are clean and the lids seal is not damaged. Set aside.
- Add the olive oil to a pan. Add the whole peeled garlic, rosemary and oregano sprigs, and the cracked peppercorns. Bring to a simmer then turn heat off and let infuse for 10 minutes.4 garlic cloves, 4 sprigs of fresh Oregano, 2 sprigs of fresh Rosemary, 1 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
- Cut the block of feta cheese into ½" to 1" cubes. Using a hand grater, not a zester, to grate the peel from one lemon. Cut the sundried tomatoes into ¼" to ½" slices.8 oz feta cheese block, 1 lemon, peel grated, 4 oz Sundried tomatoes (in oil)
- Arrange the feta cubes, lemon peel grated strips, chili peppers, and spoon the garlic, herbs, and peppercorns in the sanitized jar(s).2 red chilies
- Add the garlic & herb infused olive oil to cover the top of the cheese & ingredients in the jar(s). Seal with the lid and band.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can use your dishwasher on the hot setting to sanitize your Ball or mason canning jars. Wash with hot soapy water first, rinse, then run the jars through the hot wash and hot dry settings.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg
