Marinated Olives and Feta
A simple, savory Mediterranean delight, perfect for sharing.
⏱️ 10 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 280 kcal💪 8g protein🍚 6g carbs🥑 25g fat🌾 2g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🫒200 g mixed olives, pitted
- 🧀150 g feta cheese, cubed
- 🧄2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 🍋1 lemon, zest only
- 🌿¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 🍾¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 🌿1 tsp dried oregano
- 🌶️¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Pro tips
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the red pepper flakes in a dry pan before adding them to the mixture.
- Try adding a few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme for an aromatic twist.
- This dish can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; flavors will deepen over time.
Method
- 1Combine pitted mixed olives and cubed feta cheese in a medium bowl.
- 2Add thinly sliced garlic, lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the bowl.
- 3Pour extra virgin olive oil over the olive and feta mixture.
- 4Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and coated with the olive oil and seasonings.
- 5Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6Serve chilled or at room temperature, perhaps with crusty bread.