Marinated Feta with Lemon and Olive Oil
Serve this garlicky, lemony marinated cheese with grilled bread or toasted baguette for the perfect easy appetizer
Servings: 6
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz feta cheese broken into roughly 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 c high-quality olive oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 4 strips lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
- 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper optional
- 4 scallions thinly slices
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, shallot, zest, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden and aromatic, about 5 minutes then add in the scallions and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Let the oil cool for 10 minutes then pour it over the feta cheese. Serve warm or room temperature with grilled bread or a toasted baguette!
Notes
Ingredient Notes:
- Feta Cheese: Make sure you use a block of feta rather than the pre-crumbled variety. If you'd like to try a different cheese you could do goat or even small mozzarella balls (bocconcini).
- If you want to prep this recipe in advance store the prepared marinated feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The olive oil will solidify so be sure to take it out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you plan to serve it.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg