Marinated Feta
This marinated feta is creamy, tangy, herby magic — and it could not be easier to make. Just pop it in a jar, let it soak up all the good stuff, and prepare for snack-time greatness.
Raise your hand if you like cheese 🙋🏼♀️
I seriously can’t stop eating this. Little cubes of feta take a swim in olive oil with garlic, shallots, lemon zest, and thyme, and come out SO flavorful — perfect on toast, in a salad, or straight from the jar (no judgment). It’s my new go-to for easy happy hour hosting or pretending I’m fancy when really, it took five minutes to throw together.
It’s the kind of thing that makes a simple snack feel a little extra special. Plop it on a cheese board, tuck it into a lunch bowl, or gift a jar to your friend who also can't resist a good cheese moment. Trust me — once you start making this, it’ll be on repeat. 🙌
Marinated Feta Cheese Ingredients & Notes
- Feta – The star of the marinated cheese show! You'll want a block of feta (not the pre-crumbled stuff). If you can find one packed in brine, even better — it’s creamier, tangier, and just all-around more flavorful.
- Olive Oil – A good, robust olive oil brings major savory depth. If you’re going for something a little more mellow, a light olive oil works great too. Avocado oil or any neutral oil will absolutely work if that's more your style.
- Lemons – Bright, zesty, and the perfect match for that rich olive oil. The citrus cuts through the creaminess and adds just the right amount of sunshine to every bite.
- Spices – No fancy spice cabinet required! A pinch of salt and pepper, a dash of Italian seasoning, and a few red pepper flakes for a little heat — simple pantry staples that turn this into a next-level flavor bomb.
Mission Marinated Feta is a GO!
How to Store
First things first — make sure you’re using a super airtight container. I love a good mason jar because once that lid is on, nothing’s leaking out. Bonus: it looks cute in the fridge, too. Your marinated feta will keep fresh and delicious in the fridge for up to 3 weeks (if it lasts that long!).
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Recipe
Marinated Feta
Ingredients
- 16 oz feta block - cut into cubes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons - zest & juice
- ½ shallot - minced
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon thyme - plus extra sprigs for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the feta. Pat the block of feta dry with a paper towel (this helps the cheese to absorb the oil and herbs better). Slice it into cubes. You can make these small or large (about 1 inch) just make sure they fit in your container.16 oz feta block
- Make the dressing. In a jar mix together the remaining ingredients until well combined.½ cup olive oil, 2 lemons, ½ shallot, 3 cloves garlic, ½ tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Assemble. Place the feta cubes in a jar and pour the dressing over top. Close the lid tight and give the jar a few turns to distribute the liquid. Place the jar in the fridge and allow the feta to marinate for at least 8 hours. The longer the feta marinates the stronger the flavor!
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