Not too long ago Peter posted about a meze (a Greek appetizer) of marinated feta with olives that looked really good. Since I was having so many other Greek flavoured dishes this week I though what better time to try it. I went to Greek town and found some nice imported Greek feta and black olives (along with some baklava). This dish was super easy to put together, though, since I roasted my own red pepper it took a bit longer. It tasted great! The flavours all came together really nicely. Even though the feta and the olives were great, I felt that the roasted red pepper stole the show. The sweetness of the roasted red pepper went really well with the balsamic vinegar. The sweet and balsamicy roasted red pepper then went really well with the salty feta and olives. I will definitely be making this again.
Marinated Feta with Olives and Roasted Red Pepper
ingredients
- 1 pound of feta (cut into bite sized cubes)
- 1/2 cup black olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup green olives (pitted)
- 1 roasted red pepper (sliced)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- pepper to taste
- squeeze of lemon juice
directions
- Mix everything and let marinate in the fridge for up to 5 hours.
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OMG! I want this, right now! I’m trying this, very soon, because I’m just dying right now drooling over this picture! Thanks Kevin!!
Oo, that looks so good. Simple and yummy.
This looks fabulous! I guess I could share it with guests…but I’m not sure how many would be left after I sampled them. :):)
my kind of snack! looks very salty and delicious.
I am having friends over next week and am making tapas…this will definitely be on the menu!!
Thanks again!
I’ve got to make a trip to the Danforth soon, I haven’t been in ages. This looks great!
Yum! I just love your culinary style. So diverse!!!
Look absolutely heavenly! Perfect for parties!
You are definitely living up to your newly-adopted Greek heritage! 😀 Those look like the perfect party food!
This looks delicious!!! Feta,olives and red pepper…awesome combination! Thanks for the recipe.
that’s definately a dish most people couldn’t turn down if they tried.
feta rocks!
That’s a huge chunk of feta! Very finger friendly. 🙂
That looks like something right down my street. I’ll have to give it a go.
Kevin, the dish looks wonderful and yes, they are so easy and delicious.
If I could, I give you a free ticket to Greece!
You are making me want to do a Greek themed meal now! What a fantastic flavor combination, I can almost taste it right now.
Kevin, that is some gorgeous food! I can almost taste it…
Sounds like a perfect antipasto to me!!!
Great appetizer Kevin. My supervisor loves olives (the entire fridge at work smells like a big olive — kind of gross). So, this could be a great option to serve him when we do his birthday potluck.
Ohhh, I have all of these things at home right now! I might be making myself a little appetizer tonight!
These look like some yummy bites!
All the ingredients I love in one appetizer. Looks good.
I saw this on Peters site too and love it! Love your presentation…I want to eat two plates of it!
These are great. Yummy
I really love these, the flavours and colours, so good!
These are so simple and yet so packed full of flavour Kevin:D
yum! i don’t like olives but i could totally see myself making this w/everything but the olives…. great appetizer idea!
i always love enjoying feta with olives and grilled pepper. yummy as appetizer with crusty sourdough bread! great entry, Kevin!
Oh yes, everything here sounds just delicious to me!
any serving suggestions? bread? crackers? skewers like in the picture?
lnwn: Bread goes perfectly with it. You can dip it into the leftover marinade to make sure that none of it goes to waste.
Just made this for my new years party. I ended up doubling the marinade and only using half of a red onion. The bite I just tried was delicious though. This will go into the regular party rotation.