Marinated Feta with Fresh Thyme & Oregano
Simple ingredients and very little effort make this little recipe super gorgeous. All it takes is a few sprigs of fresh herbs, some spices, your favourite olives, and good-quality extra-virgin olive oil to turn a simple block of feta into something rather special. Serve it with salads or roasted vegetables, as part of a relaxed sharing platter, or scoop it straight from the jar and pile it onto a thick slice of crusty sourdough and just enjoy.This recipe was created for Natural Life Magazine using Udo's Choice Oil
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Canape, Salad, Salads, Sides & Dips, Vegetarian
Cuisine Greek, International, Mediterranean, Middle Eastren
Servings 4 - 815
Ingredients
- 250 g Feta cut into chunky cubes
- 6-12 green or black olives
- 1 small garlic clove sliced into thin slivers
- 2 –3 small sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 –3 small sprigs fresh oregano
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 2-4 small dried red chilli
- 250 - 400 ml extra virgin olive oil approx.
- 30 ml Udo’s Choice oil
Instructions
- Layer the feta, olives, garlic, herbs, seeds and dried chilli neatly into a clean, sterilised Kilner jar or shallow container, tucking everything snugly together.
- Pour enough olive oil to fully cover the feta.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavours to infuse.
- The olive oil will naturally solidify somewhat in the fridge; this is completely normal. Remove from the fridge 20 - 30 minutes before serving.
Maggie's Tips
- Will keep for 3 months in the fridge.
- Don’t waste the oil once the feta is gone — it becomes beautifully flavoured with herbs, garlic, and spices. Drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables or soups, or use it to dip bread.
- Always ensure the feta is fully covered in oil to keep it fresh.
- For the best flavour, use a good-quality block feta rather than pre-crumbled feta. Also, use the best-quality extra-virgin olive oil you can find.
- Please note: These ingredients are simply a guide and do not need to be followed exactly. Use what you have available and feel free to experiment with different flavours, herbs and spices.