HERB-MARINATED FETA AND OLIVES

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Categories     Olive     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Feta     Basil     Fall     Cilantro     Seed     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces assorted brine-cured green and black olives
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 French-bread baguette, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Shake skillet gently until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Add garlic, orange peel, and oil and stir to combine. Mix in olives, basil, and cilantro. Gently stir in feta. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Bring olive and cheese mixture to room temperature before serving.
  • Transfer mixture to bowl and place on platter. Surround with baguette slices.

Gulfam Jatoi
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This is a great recipe for a summer party.


KURD POST
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I love the tangy flavor of the feta cheese in this recipe.


Tolip Alam
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy snack.


Binod Basnet
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I love the way the herbs and spices complement the feta and olives in this recipe.


Marc Clark
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that's perfect for a party or potluck.


Owusu Benony
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover feta cheese.


Fasten Tembo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer.


umair ifraheem
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Eduard Mihalascu
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I love the combination of feta and olives. This recipe is a great way to enjoy them together.


Jessinell Livingston
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wendi Lynn Tuff
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of feta cheese, but this was really good. The marinade was flavorful and the olives added a nice touch.


Maimona Queen
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This was a delicious appetizer. The feta was creamy and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. The herbs were a great addition and really brought out the flavors of the feta and olives.


VIP JOKER
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with crackers or bread.


Abid Hussain
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This was a great recipe! I used a variety of olives, including Kalamata, green, and Castelvetrano, and they all worked well. The feta was perfectly marinated and the herbs added a nice touch of flavor.


Frank Okechukwu Edmund
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The feta and olives are so flavorful and the marinade is just the right amount of tangy and herby. It's a great appetizer or snack.


Rana Aamir
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This herb-marinated feta and olives recipe was a delightful blend of flavors. The feta cheese was creamy and tangy, while the olives added a briny, salty touch. The herbs provided a fragrant and aromatic element that tied everything together.