Marinated Greek Feta Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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