Marinated Feta

By OcadoLife
This simple, garlicky and delicious Marinated Feta is ideal for Med-style sharing spreads – try it with crusty bread and other antipasti. The oil solidifies in the fridge, so you’ll need to remove the jar a few hours…
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Time and servings

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Ingredients

8 total
  • 200g feta, chopped into cubes
  • 1 unwaxed lemon, zest pared into 3 thick strips
  • 3 (approx.) garlic cloves, sliced
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 1 heaped tsp ancho chilli flakes
  • 3 (approx.) sprigs oregano
  • 3 (approx.) sprigs thyme
  • 250ml (approx.) unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil

Method

2 steps
  1. Step 1

    Put the feta into a 500ml lidded jar with the zest, garlic, peppercorns, chilli flakes, oregano and thyme.

  2. Step 2

    Cover with the olive oil, pop the lid on and leave to marinate for 2-3 hrs or chill for up to 3 days.