5-Minute Marinated Feta Cheese With Herbs
This 5-minute Marinated Feta Cheese is a simple Mediterranean staple made with feta, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and olive oil. It comes together quickly and adds bright, savory flavor to salads, mezze boards, toast, and easy appetizers. A make-ahead recipe that feels effortless yet thoughtful.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 401kcal
Equipment
- 1 2 cup jar with a lid
Ingredients
- 6 ounces feta cheese cut into squares
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon zested
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the feta to a 2 cup airtight jar or container.6 ounces feta cheese
- Add the parsley, thyme, dill, oregano, lemon zest, and the red pepper flakes to the jar.1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, 1 lemon
- Pour in the olive oil and mix to combine.1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.kosher salt, ground black pepper
- Let it sit at least 30 minutes to marinate before serving.
Notes
Make Ahead - This marinated feta can be made up to 3 days in advance. The flavor improves as it sits, making it ideal for easy entertaining or weeknight meals.
Storage - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving so the oil softens.
Oil Solidifying - Olive oil naturally firms up when chilled. This is normal and does not affect the quality. Once the feta warms slightly, the oil will return to liquid form.
Herb Swaps - Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but you can adjust the ingredients based on what you have. If using dried herbs, reduce the quantity in half and avoid overmixing.
Oil Options - You can use a blend of olive oil and avocado oil, which is a neutral oil.
Texture Tip - Stir gently when mixing and serving to keep the feta cubes intact. Over-stirring can cause the cheese to crumble.
Freezing - This recipe is not freezer-friendly. Freezing will change the texture of the feta and herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
