Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese Recipe

Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese Recipe

  • 1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
  • 1 cup cracked green olives
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 10 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • Pita bread, cut into wedges
  1. Mix all olives, 3/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and red pepper in resealable plastic bag. Chill overnight. Place feta on platter. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and black pepper. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Place olives and marinade in bowl. Serve olives and feta with pita bread.
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