Marinated Feta and Olives is a simple, 5-minute recipe is steeped in flavorful olive oil, herbaceous flavors, fresh lemon, and is just plain wonderful. Serve this magical concoction alongside some crusty Italian bread, a fantastic addition to any snack board, or just eaten out of the jar with a spoon.
This has to be the next recipe you make. I promise you won't regret it!
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How To Make It and What You'll Need
One of the best things about marinated feta and olives is its sheer simplicity. Simple ingredients go into a bowl and get mixed together. The specifics and measurements will live in the recipe card below.
Because this recipe is so simple, you do need to ensure you're using good quality ingredients. You'll be able to taste the difference! Here's a few pointers!
The Feta
Good quality feta in brine is key. Do not use feta that is pre-crumbled. It will be too dry and the end result will not be as good. Remove the feta from the brine and remove any excess liquid. Cut the feta into small cubes and place into large mixing bowl.
The Olives
For this recipe, I used Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives. They have the perfect blend of buttery and tangy. However, if you can't find these in your local grocery store, use whatever you love!
The Lemon and Herbs
The lemon, dried oregano, and dried thyme come together and turn the olives and feta into a fantastic flavor bomb. I add a little red onion for color and little more flavor, as well.
Olive Oil
I do recommend using a high quality extra virgin olive oil. Just check you label to make sure it contains only extra virgin olive oil and I prefer one that comes from a single region.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe could be served alongside so many different things. It's wonderfully versatile. Here are a couple of ideas!
- Spoon a healthy amount of the marinated feta and olives on top of a freshly carved roast chicken. The heat of the chicken will wake up the flavors of the feta and olives. It will be divine!
- Try warming the olive and feta in the oven! Put the mixture in an oven safe container and bake at 350° or just until the mixture is warmed through and the feta is soft. Serve on top of crusty bread for an appetizer that is out of this world!
- Marinated Feta and Olives would also be a wonderful addition to any snack board! Simply serve a bowl alongside your favorite charcuterie, roasted nuts, cheeses, and fresh veggies. The crowd will go wild!
- Nothing would liven up a salad more than a healthy scoop of the olives and feta. Try is on salads and pasta salads alike!
Top Tip
Ensure the Marinated Feta and Olives stay submerged in the olive oil. This is very important to keep everything from going bad. As long as you do this, you'll be able to enjoy this recipe for up to 3 weeks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe dairy or gluten-free?
This recipe is 100% gluten-free. If you need to make it dairy free, I would simply leave out the feta and cut back on the amount of olive oil just a bit.
What olives should I use?
For this recipe, I used Kalamata and Castelvetrano. They have the perfect blend of buttery and tangy. However, if you can't find these in your local grocery store, use whatever you love!
Marinated Feta and Olives Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-2¾ cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup Castelvatrano olives, pitted
- 15 oz feta in brine, cut into small cubes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 8-10 garlic cloves this is approximately 1 head of garlic
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- red chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Storage and Reheating Instructions
If properly stored, this marinated feta and olives should last in the fridge 2-3 weeks. By properly stored, I mean that the container you choose should be sealed well and that all the ingredients are completely covered by the olive oil. If you find that you need a little more oil to cover the ingredients, please do so!
I don't recommend freezing this recipe.
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Marinated Feta and Olives recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok! I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces! And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Tatum says
So good!
Jaime says
I made this a few times and it is so simple yet so delicious. Only alteration was I added sun dried tomatos cut in thin slivers because I happened to have them. Have added them every time since. After serving as an appetizer a few times I did wind up incorporating this into a meal with thin sliced grilled ribeye and a dollop of tzatziki in pita bread. Out of this world. Will be making this appitizer tomorrow for Superbowl.
Rufus says
Hi, Jaime! Thank you so very much for letting me know. Words like this mean the absolute world to me, and I love the idea of the sun dried tomatoes! Have a wonderful day!!!