Marinated Greek Feta Cheese - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as dill weed, thyme, basil, oregano, parsley ,dry may be used but use only half of what is call)
2 garlic cloves, minced (I use already chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cracked peppercorn
1 teaspoon poppy seed
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
Preparation
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Place feta cheese in a bowl.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add all the other ingredients and cap jar.
Shake until well blended.
Pour over feta and stir gently as not to break up cubes.
Divide mixture between 2 half pint jars with lids.
Store in the fridge for up to a week.
To serve, let cheese come to room temp for about 30 minutes.
Serve with assorted crackers, chips or crisp breads.
Makes 2 half pint jars.
To serve as a spread, mash cheese with some of the marinade to desired thickness.
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