MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS
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
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.
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Shams Abdullah
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.
Nanami
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my feta didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. It was a bit dry.
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[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needs more herbs and spices.
Janaka Kumara
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the marinade. I think it's too oily and overpowers the flavor of the feta.
Chandrima Dev nath
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Nicola Seymour
[email protected]I love the addition of peppercorns to this marinade. It gives the feta a really nice spicy kick.
Aakifah Abdol
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I just marinate the feta for a few hours and then serve it with some crackers or bread.
Abu Taher Sufian
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese, but this marinated feta is actually really good. The marinade mellows out the flavor of the feta and makes it much more palatable.
Zahara Chingwaru
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover feta cheese. I always have a block of feta in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Sarah Guigui Habbah
[email protected]I love how versatile this marinated feta is. I've used it in salads, sandwiches, and even as a dip. It's always a hit!
Rylando Chavooz
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The feta is so creamy and flavorful, and the marinade adds a perfect touch of spice.
Bristi Aktar
[email protected]I've tried many marinated feta recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of herbs and peppercorns gives the cheese a really unique and delicious flavor.
Mbadihe Immaculate
[email protected]This marinated feta was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy cheese and the flavorful marinade. I will definitely be making this again.