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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Lisa says
March 6, 2008 at 11:21 pmOMG! I want this, right now! I’m trying this, very soon, because I’m just dying right now drooling over this picture! Thanks Kevin!!
Ferdzy says
March 7, 2008 at 12:23 amOo, that looks so good. Simple and yummy.
sher says
March 7, 2008 at 12:27 amThis looks fabulous! I guess I could share it with guests…but I’m not sure how many would be left after I sampled them. :):)
javagirlkt's cookin' says
March 7, 2008 at 12:36 ammy kind of snack! looks very salty and delicious.
Dani Spies says
March 7, 2008 at 12:57 amI am having friends over next week and am making tapas…this will definitely be on the menu!!
Thanks again!
Brilynn says
March 7, 2008 at 3:35 amI’ve got to make a trip to the Danforth soon, I haven’t been in ages. This looks great!
AnticiPlate says
March 7, 2008 at 3:48 amYum! I just love your culinary style. So diverse!!!
Mochachocolata Rita says
March 7, 2008 at 6:09 amLook absolutely heavenly! Perfect for parties!
Manggy says
March 7, 2008 at 6:49 amYou are definitely living up to your newly-adopted Greek heritage! 😀 Those look like the perfect party food!
Homecooked says
March 7, 2008 at 8:36 amThis looks delicious!!! Feta,olives and red pepper…awesome combination! Thanks for the recipe.
Anna says
March 7, 2008 at 12:02 pmthat’s definately a dish most people couldn’t turn down if they tried.
feta rocks!
tigerfish says
March 7, 2008 at 12:11 pmThat’s a huge chunk of feta! Very finger friendly. 🙂
Sylvie says
March 7, 2008 at 1:53 pmThat looks like something right down my street. I’ll have to give it a go.
Peter M says
March 7, 2008 at 1:58 pmKevin, the dish looks wonderful and yes, they are so easy and delicious.
If I could, I give you a free ticket to Greece!
Patsyk says
March 7, 2008 at 1:59 pmYou are making me want to do a Greek themed meal now! What a fantastic flavor combination, I can almost taste it right now.
Elle says
March 7, 2008 at 2:32 pmKevin, that is some gorgeous food! I can almost taste it…
Daziano says
March 7, 2008 at 3:23 pmSounds like a perfect antipasto to me!!!
Psychgrad says
March 7, 2008 at 5:28 pmGreat 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.
Deborah says
March 7, 2008 at 5:57 pmOhhh, I have all of these things at home right now! I might be making myself a little appetizer tonight!
RecipeGirl says
March 7, 2008 at 7:03 pmThese look like some yummy bites!
Helene says
March 8, 2008 at 5:35 amAll the ingredients I love in one appetizer. Looks good.
White On Rice Couple says
March 8, 2008 at 5:50 amI saw this on Peters site too and love it! Love your presentation…I want to eat two plates of it!
chriesi says
March 8, 2008 at 12:48 pmThese are great. Yummy
nicisme says
March 9, 2008 at 4:36 pmI really love these, the flavours and colours, so good!
Bellini Valli says
March 9, 2008 at 10:34 pmThese are so simple and yet so packed full of flavour Kevin:D
Jaime says
March 10, 2008 at 5:09 amyum! i don’t like olives but i could totally see myself making this w/everything but the olives…. great appetizer idea!
Arfi Binsted says
March 10, 2008 at 11:48 pmi always love enjoying feta with olives and grilled pepper. yummy as appetizer with crusty sourdough bread! great entry, Kevin!
Kalyn says
March 11, 2008 at 3:33 amOh yes, everything here sounds just delicious to me!
lnwn says
September 22, 2009 at 10:18 pmany serving suggestions? bread? crackers? skewers like in the picture?
Kevin says
September 22, 2009 at 10:29 pmlnwn: Bread goes perfectly with it. You can dip it into the leftover marinade to make sure that none of it goes to waste.
Cate Fisher says
December 31, 2012 at 5:54 pmJust 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.
MDK Japan says
March 26, 2019 at 4:47 amI want this, right now! These are so simple and yet so packed full of flavour Kevin:D