Marinated Olives and Feta

Name: Marinated Olives and Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed pitted olives (kalamata, Castelvetrano, etc.); 4 oz feta cheese block, 3/4-inch cubes; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tsp lemon zest; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

A no-cook Greek mezze of mixed olives and cubed feta cheese steeped in herbed olive oil with lemon zest, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Flavors deepen beautifully after an hour of marinating. Plan ahead: marinate at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.

10 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup mixed pitted olives (kalamata, Castelvetrano, etc.)
4 oz feta cheese block, 3/4-inch cubes
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp lemon zest
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup mixed pitted olives (kalamata, Castelvetrano, etc.) and 4 oz 3/4-inch cubes feta cheese block in a medium jar or shallow bowl.
2

In a small bowl, stir together 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper.
3

Pour the seasoned olive oil over the olives and feta. Tuck in 4 fresh thyme sprigs. Toss gently to coat everything.
4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days, turning once or twice. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
5

Serve as part of a mezze spread with crusty bread for dipping in the flavored oil.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Marinated Olives and Feta?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for feta in Marinated Olives and Feta?

The entry for Marinated Olives and Feta calls for 4 oz feta cheese block, 3/4-inch cubes. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Is Marinated Olives and Feta spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Marinated Olives and Feta comes from 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Marinated Olives and Feta low-carb?

A serving of Marinated Olives and Feta carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many calories are in Marinated Olives and Feta?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 6 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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