Name: Marinated Feta With Oil, Lemon, and Rosemary
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 block Feta Cheese; 1.5 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1 sprig fresh rosemary or oregano/thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary or oregano/thyme; 1 strip lemon peel; 1 strip lemon peel; 0.5 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Marinated Feta With Oil, Lemon, and Rosemary

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Marinated Feta With Oil, Lemon, and Rosemary

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Ingredients

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Marinated Feta With Oil, Lemon, and Rosemary

1 block Feta Cheesecut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil

1 sprig fresh rosemary or oregano/thyme(halfway of jar)

1 sprig fresh rosemary or oregano/thyme(bottom of jar)

1 strip lemon peel(bottom of jar)

1 strip lemon peel(halfway of jar)

½ tsp whole black peppercorns

1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

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Instructions

Start with a clean jar (12-16 oz).

Add ½ teaspoon of peppercorns, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, and a strip of lemon peel to the jar.

Cut the block of feta into ½-inch cubes and fill the jar halfway.

Layer another sprig of rosemary, a strip of lemon peel, and more red pepper flakes between the cubes. Fill the rest of the jar with feta.

Pour 1 ½ cups of olive oil over the feta until fully submerged.

Seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 3 months. If the oil solidifies, let it sit at room temperature before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Quality Feta Selection 🧀
Choose block feta over crumbled varieties—it holds its shape better during marinating and creates more appealing presentation. Look for feta packed in brine rather than vacuum-sealed for superior texture and flavor.
Zest Over Peel 🍋
Use a microplane to create thin lemon zest strips instead of chunky peels for better oil infusion and a more elegant, less bitter result that releases flavor more evenly throughout the marinade.
Herb Infusion Strategy 🌿
Bruise fresh rosemary and other herbs gently before adding to release their essential oils, maximizing flavor extraction into the olive oil over the marinating period.
Layering Order Matters 📦
Layer ingredients in your container starting with olive oil, then herbs and spices, then feta cubes, finishing with more oil on top to create better flavor distribution and prevent oxidation.
Minimum Marinating Time ⏱️
Allow at least 24 hours before serving for flavors to properly develop, and the feta will continue improving for up to 2 weeks when stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator.