Marinated Feta Cheese with Capers and Olives

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Marinated Feta Cheese with Capers and Olives recipe—a Mediterranean-inspired delight bursting with bold flavors and vibrant textures. Creamy feta cheese cubes are infused with the fragrant essence of fresh thyme, rosemary, and zesty lemon, while briny capers, plump Kalamata olives, and a hint of red chili flakes add layers of savory complexity. This no-cook dish is effortlessly prepared in just 15 minutes and can marinate for hours, allowing the flavors to deepen beautifully. Serve with crusty bread or crackers to soak up the herbaceous olive oil for a crowd-pleasing snack or starter. Perfect for entertaining or as a part of a mezze platter, this marinated feta cheese is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams block of feta cheese
• 120 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 10 pieces pitted Kalamata olives
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoons lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 100 grams crusty bread or crackers (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the feta cheese into bite-sized cubes, approximately 2 cm each, and place them in a shallow dish or a medium-sized jar.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, capers, sliced garlic, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, red chili flakes, lemon zest, and black pepper. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.

Step 3

Scatter the pitted Kalamata olives evenly over the feta cheese in the dish or jar.

Step 4

Pour the olive oil mixture over the feta and olives, ensuring all the cheese cubes are coated and submerged as much as possible.

Step 5

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or seal the jar with a lid. Let the mixture marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 6

When ready to serve, allow the marinated feta to come to room temperature if refrigerated. Remove and discard the herb sprigs if desired.

Step 7

Serve the marinated feta with crusty bread or crackers to scoop up the cheese and flavorful oil mixture. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(489.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1855.9

Total Fat 166.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 3783.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.0g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1100.9mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 322.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 13.6%