How long should I let the feta marinate?

The longer the better! You can serve the feta right away and it'll still be delicious (I often do this), but it will have a stronger flavour the longer you let it sit.

How long does marinated feta last in the fridge?

It will keep well for at least 1 week in the fridge - and will last even longer if you cover the top of the feta with more olive oil (at least another week).

What else could I add to the marinade?

You can get creative based on what you have in your cupboard and what you like here! Swap in toasted whole spices like cumin seeds, coriander seeds or fennel seeds, add fresh oregano, flat-leaf parsley or basil, fresh chilli, finely diced shallots or orange zest or lime zest in place of the lemon.

Quick Marinated Feta with Sweet Chilli

Description

Marinated feta is SUCH an easy, quick party snack that looks super impressive but is deceptively simple. Just dice feta, mix a store-cupboard staple marinade and pour it all over. Serve with pita chips – or by itself – for the perfect crowd-pleasing bite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 blocks of feta (400g/14oz)
½ cup olive oil
1 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 tablespoon sweet chilli jam
1 tablespoon dukkah
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
Black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare your feta. Pat dry your feta with paper kitchen towels, then chop it into chunky cubes. I usually make four slices lengthways, turn the feta, and then make another five slices to create cubes. Place in a shallow bowl or plate.
Mix your marinade. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil, the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon of sweet chilli jam, 1 tablespoon of dukkah, crushed garlic, the chopped rosemary and thyme, and a good grind of black pepper to a small bowl. Give everything a good mix to combine well.
Combine the feta and marinade. Pour the marinade all over the feta in your shallow bowl or plate, then give the feta a gentle toss to mix it through the marinade. You want to make sure each piece of feta is coated in the marinade. It’s now ready to serve!

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with your favourite crackers (pita chips or sourdough crackers are great), spoon onto fresh bread (it’s fab with fresh no-knead chilli cheese focaccia, Vogel’s style seed bread or rosemary parmesan bread, dollop onto soft flatbreads or garlic naan, toss through salads, pasta or use as a garnish for your favourite dips (it’s lovely with hummus) or shakshuka. Or, just by itself!

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: The feta will last well for at least 1 week in the fridge – and will last longer if you top up the olive oil so that it’s covering the feta. Always use a clean spoon when you’re scooping out the feta, this will help with any cross-contamination.

INGREDIENT NOTES: You can get creative here! Swap out rosemary and thyme for herbs like mint, flat-leaf parsley or basil, use honey instead of sweet chilli jam or skip it altogether if you’re worried about heat. Change up the spices – whole toasted cumin, coriander or fennel seeds would be great too.

Prep Time: 10
Category: snacks
Method: no cook
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 cubes