Best Feta Cheese And Marinated Greek Olives Recipes

Marinated Greek Olives with Grape Tomatoes and Feta Cheese image

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Lemon

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb kalamata olive, drained
1/2 lb cracked green olives, drained
1/4 lb thassos olive, drained
3 tablespoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small red onion, sliced into thin wedges and seperated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped well
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups washed grape tomatoes
3/4-1 lb feta, cut into 1/2 inch cubes or crumbled into medium chunks
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

For the Olives- Combine all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
Remove all the air you can and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning 2 or 3 times.
For the Cheese and Tomatoes- Drizzle the feta and tomatoes with the oil and lemon juice.
Sprinkle with the oregano and pepper, tossing well.
Cover and let stand for 30 minutes at room temp.
Combine the olives with the feta and tomatoes, tossing well.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 1292.9, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.3

Feta Cheese and Marinated Greek Olives image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice one lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 pound Calamata olives, drained
1/2 pound cracked green olives, drained
1/4 pound Thassos olives, drained
2 tablespoons dried Greek oregano
Pinch Aleppo pepper (crushed red pepper can be substituted)
Zest and juice one lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup olive oil
Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;