Best 7 Marinated Feta Three Ways Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and versatile appetizer or snack, marinated feta is the perfect choice. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a tangy, spicy, or herby flavor, there's a marinade that will suit your taste. In this article, we'll share three of our favorite marinated feta recipes. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your friends and family.

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MARINATED FETA



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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.

Provided by sono1helen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 black olives, finely chopped
2 fresh sage leaves, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red chile pepper
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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 867.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MARINATED FETA



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This is a great recipe for marinated feta. Try to chop the red bell pepper and the olives as small as possible. Together with the green herbs the feta looks really colourful and tastes delicious. The recipe is adapted from a Swiss cooking magazine called 'Le Menu' (September 05). I changed the oil as I prefer olive oil to rapeseed oil. But feel free to use rapeseed oil if desired. The stated amount serves six as an appetizer. Marinating time of 24 hours is included in the cooking time.

Provided by tigerduck

Categories     Cheese

Time P1DT10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped oregano leaves
1/4 red bell pepper, very finely chopped
4 black olives, very finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil (or rapeseed oil)
400 g feta, cubed
1 baguette, sliced and toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients for the marinade.
  • Put cubed feta and marinade into a shallow plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Cover with the lid and marinate in the fridge for 24 hours or more. Turn the container lid-side down after a few hours to make sure the feta gets marinated evenly. You may want to turn your container a few times. (The olive oil may thicken in the fridge, but turn into liquid again at room temperature).
  • SERVE:You may want to stick a toothpick into every feta cube or just serve it as it is. Serve with (toasted) slices of baguette.

MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS



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The best recipes often make a good ingredient great through minimal effort. For this easy appetizer, start with good-quality feta, preferably in brine, which is creamier than the squeaky supermarket varieties. Many commercial fetas use only cow's milk and can taste somewhat one-note, so look for one that contains both sheep's and goat's milk, which provide the cheese's signature tang. Dice the feta, toss it with preserved lemon, peppercorns and chile, and refrigerate overnight. Spoon it onto crostini, or serve it alongside eggs, fish, salad, grilled or roasted vegetables or atop a bowl of pasta.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, dips and spreads, finger foods, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon, or 4 strips fresh orange zest plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 orange)
1 red serrano chile, very thinly sliced (optional)
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon any combination of whole pink, green, white and black peppercorns, crushed or coarsely chopped
8 ounces firm Greek feta, in brine
Crostini or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, parsley, preserved lemon, chile, oregano and peppercorns.
  • Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the olive oil mixture. Gently fold together until feta is evenly coated. Transfer to a jar or lidded container and drizzle with more olive oil, if needed to immerse the feta. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow solidified olive oil to return to liquid form. Serve with crackers or crostini, or spoon on top of seared fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta or salad.

FETA (MARINATED)



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A great marinated feta cheese cube(s) with all time wonderful coriander, peppercorns, capers, and bay leaves. Thyme also included on warm toasts. *Time* for cooking does not include marinate time.

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces creamy feta cheese
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
8 coriander seeds
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 bay leaf
olive oil, to cover
fresh thyme sprig
hot toast
chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Carefully cut feta into cubes.
  • Add garlic slices, peppercorns, coriander seeds, capers, bay leaf to your food processor and pulse. (Or use a mortar and pestle and crush).
  • Put feta in a jar with a top, or use a bowl to add all ingredients together.
  • Layer ingredients starting with feta, ingredients, topping with Thyme sprigs on top.
  • Pour enough olive oil to cover cubes of cheese.
  • Let marinate in refrigerator for 2 weeks for optimal taste, however; even overnight can be used with good results.
  • At end of marinating time, just simply pick out the feta.
  • Serve with fresh toast points and some chopped fresh tomatoes and it will be ummm -- ummm -- good.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 758, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 9

EASY MARINATED FETA



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I always make my own marinated feta. If you like, you can also add garlic, but my family doesn't like garlic so we prefer this simple variation.

Provided by mannkochtgut

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time P3DT10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound feta cheese, cubed
1 chile pepper
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1 pinch lemon zest
1 cup olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place feta cheese in a glass jar. Add chile pepper, herbes de Provence, and lemon zest. Fill jar with olive oil so feta is completely covered and seal.
  • Marinate in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days. Remove chile pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 838.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

LEMON-HERB MARINATED FETA



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Briny feta, tart lemon, bright herbs and hot pepper come together in perfect harmony here. Spoon this appetizer onto a round of buttery, toasted French bread for a perfectly balanced bite that you'll want to keep eating all night. That's right, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for a party. It's low-effort, tastes great and is sure to impress, despite the fact that its ingredient list is short and mostly utilizes bits and bobs of ingredients you might already have on hand. Feta might be the exception to that rule, but that's exactly what we were going for when we developed this recipe: a way to showcase the divine flavor of this special cheese. So mix this up in advance of your next party, and watch your guests go gaga over this marinated app-there's no need to reveal how easy it was to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh oregano sprigs
3 strips (3x1-inch each) lemon peel
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 oz feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In pint-sized glass jar, arrange herbs, lemon, peppercorns and pepper flakes. Top with cheese. Pour olive oil over cheese mixture; cover and refrigerate 3 days. Serve with toasts. Any leftover cheese mixture can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 days longer.
  • At least 1 1/2 hours before serving, make the toasts. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Bake French bread 24 to 26 minutes or until browned. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Brush slices on both sides with melted butter. Return to pan; bake 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize About 2 Tablespoons Cheese Mixture and 1 to 2 Toasts, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA



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I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
1 drizzle olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
8 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
  • Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
  • Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right feta. Use a firm, crumbly feta that is not too salty. A good option is a Greek feta PDO or a Bulgarian feta.
  • Marinate the feta for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices in your marinade. This will give the feta a complex and flavorful taste.
  • Be creative with your marinade ingredients. You can use anything from olive oil and lemon zest to honey and balsamic vinegar.
  • Experiment with different marinating times. The longer you marinate the feta, the more intense the flavor will be.
  • Serve the marinated feta as an appetizer, salad topping, or even as a main course. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways.

Conclusion:

Marinated feta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can make a marinated feta that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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