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7) Greek Mezze Platter with Marinated Feta (prep olives & feta)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz feta block
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup mixed olives Kalamata, Castelvetrano, pitted or halved
  • 1 small cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • Pita or crusty bread for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk oil, oregano, lemon zest/juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  2. Place feta in a shallow container and pour half the marinade over it; add olives to a separate bowl and toss with remaining marinade.
  3. Refrigerate both covered for at least 4 hours or overnight to meld flavors.
  4. Arrange feta, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, roasted peppers, and parsley on a platter before guests arrive.
  5. Serve with warmed pita or sliced bread and let people spoon the marinated oil over their portions.