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)

Olive Oil Quality Matters 🫒
Always use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for marinating, as it significantly impacts the final flavor and richness of the feta.
Herb Infusion Technique 🌿
Gently crush fresh rosemary or oregano between your fingers before adding to the marinade to release more essential oils and intensify the herb's flavor.
Marinating Magic Time ⏰
Allow the feta to marinate for at least 2-4 hours, but no longer than 24 hours to prevent the cheese from becoming too soft or losing its texture.
Lemon Peel Pro Tip 🍋
Use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the lemon zest in wide strips, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath for a cleaner, more aromatic flavor.
Storage Secret 🫙
Store marinated feta in a clean, airtight glass jar in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 1 week, allowing flavors to continue developing.