Marinated Feta With Lemon and Oregano
Indulge in the bright flavors of this marinated feta with zesty lemon and aromatic oregano. This tangy and herb-infused cheese will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Crumble it over salads, pair it with grilled vegetables and wrap it into warm bread.
Ingredients
- 7 oz Greek block of feta cheese
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 bunch bunch of fresh oregano sprigs
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the feta cheese from its packaging and drain off the residual liquid. Pat the cheese dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the feta into cubes and arrange in a deep glass dish or glass jar like a mason jar.
- Arrange the fresh oregano and lemon wedges on top of the cubes of feta and pour over the olive oil. You want to make sure you pour in enough olive oil so that the cheese is fully covered with oil and there are not pieces exposed to air.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a tight fitting lid (if using a jar, screw on the lid) and chill for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve with warm flatbreads and tomato salad.
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