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A glass jar filled with cubes of white cheese marinated in oil and herbs sits on a green surface, with a lemon and cheese pieces nearby, in sunlight.
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinating TIme8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: marinated feta, marinated feta cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Ansley Beutler

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
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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!

Notes

Storing : The feta will keep for up to 3 weeks when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.