Feta Olive Appetizer Recipes

BAKED FETA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the feta in a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes and olives. Nestle the garlic cloves into the sides of the pan. Top everything with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tomatoes have started to burst.
• Remove from the oven and remove garlic from the pan. Squeeze the garlic out of the skins and roughly chop it before adding back into the pan.
• Stir everything together gently and top with fresh herbs. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread.

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED FETA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Toss olives, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base, and black pepper until combined.
• Place the feta in the center of a small overproof baking dish and top with the olive mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until feta is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm with crackers, pita, or crusty bread.

MARINATED FETA AND OLIVE SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the fennel seeds, orange zest, orange juice, and pepper. Gently stir in the feta and marinate for 1 hour or more.
• To make the skewers, place a mint leaf about 3/4-inch up the skewer, then add an olive half, then a chunk of cucumber. Gently place a cube of the marinated feta on the end.

FETA CHEESE AND MARINATED GREEK OLIVES

Steps:

• Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
• Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;

GREEK FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, place the feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. Using the pulse setting, blend the mixture until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Blend in the olives by hand or with a spoon. Refrigerate until serving.

HERB-MARINATED FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Shake skillet gently until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Add garlic, orange peel, and oil and stir to combine. Mix in olives, basil, and cilantro. Gently stir in feta. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Bring olive and cheese mixture to room temperature before serving.
• Transfer mixture to bowl and place on platter. Surround with baguette slices.

FETA-OLIVE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Mix ingredients until blended.

WHIPPED FETA DIP WITH FRESH MINT AND BASIL

Steps:

• Combine feta cheese, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a food processor and mix until well blended and smooth. Add mint, basil, and pepper and pulse to combine.

MARINATED FETA WITH GREEK OLIVES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Combine the peppers, feta and olives in a large bowl.
• Add the olive oil and toss gently.
• Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently again.
• Adjust seasonings, cover and chill at least 5 hours before serving.
• Serve this with toasted pita bread as an appetizer.