This Marinated Feta recipe is fresh, elegant, and so flavorful. Creamy and salty feta cheese is infused with a blend of herbs, garlic, and lemon peel mixed with olive oil. Bring these Mediterranean flavors to your table next to crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Interested in more Mediterranean recipes to make? Then you should try our Mediterranean Chicken Bake, Mediterranean Lentil Salad, and Feta Mediterranean Potatoes. You can also use some of your marinated feta in this gorgeous Greek Orzo Pasta Salad.
Feta is a white, brined cheese with a crumbly texture and tangy, salty flavor. It’s traditionally made from sheep’s milk, although sometimes it’s blended with goat’s milk. It’s a Greek product that has been created for years.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Simple to make
- Punch of flavor
- Great with a charcuterie
- Delicious on a salad
- Easily portable
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Ingredients for Marinated Feta
Recipe Ingredients
Feta cheese – Greek feta is the best quality feta you’ll find in the store.
Extra virgin olive oil – Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for best results.
Garlic – Using fresh garlic is your best bet for this recipe.
Lemon zest – It adds a subtle tanginess that pairs great with salty feta.
Dried oregano – I love using oregano in Mediterranean dishes, but you can also replace it with your favorite herbs.
Red pepper flakes – Adds a mild spiciness. You can use chili flakes to achieve a different level of spiciness.
Fresh thyme and rosemary – You can use both or just one of them.
Black pepper – I always recommend using freshly cracked black pepper.
Crusty bread – My preference is to use a sourdough bread as it is crusty and moist altogether. But use what you have on hand here.
How to make Marinated Feta?
First, pat the feta dry with a paper towel and cut into bite-sized cubes.
Then, in a clean jar or small container, layer the feta with garlic slices, lemon zest, herbs, and red pepper flakes. Pour olive oil over everything until the feta is fully submerged.
Finally, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24 hours, for the flavors to fully infuse.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Recipe Pro Tips!
Serving Marinated Feta
- Serve it in a small bowl with toothpicks or forks alongside crusty bread, pita chips, or crackers.
- Include it on a cheese board with olives, hummus, nuts, and fresh veggies.
- Crumble or cube the marinated feta over Greek salad, chicken Mediterranean salad, or grain bowls.
- Use the leftover oil as a dressing—it’s already full of flavor!
How long does Marinated Feta last in the fridge?
Marinated feta lasts up to 1 week in the fridge if stored in an airtight container fully submerged in its oil and marinade.
Here are a couple of tips for the best results:
- Make sure the oil completely covers the cheese.
- Use a clean fork to remove feta from the jar to avoid contaminating it with bacteria.
- If you see any odd smell or mold, it’s best to discard it.
Marinated Feta Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 oz Feta cheese
- 3/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 garlic cloves
- Peel of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Pat the feta dry and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a clean jar or small container, layer the feta with garlic slices, lemon zest, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour olive oil over everything until the feta is fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24 hours, for the flavors to fully infuse.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
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