Snacks Mediterranean

Olives and Feta

A no-cook Mediterranean nibble of brined olives and salty feta. The tiers build from a plain bowl to warm marinated olives with whipped feta, herbs and good oil.

Serves4
Time5 min
Cost / serving£0.63
Vegetarian Gluten-free Nut-free

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Budget version

Tinned olives and basic feta, simply combined.

Per serving£0.63
Total cost£2.50
Time5 min
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • 200 g pitted black olives , drained
  • 150 g feta-style cheese , cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • black pepper , to taste

Method

  1. Drain the olives and tip them into a serving bowl.
  2. Scatter over the cubed feta.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
  4. Finish with a grind of black pepper and serve with bread or crackers.

Equipment

  • serving bowl

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£0.63 / serving · 5 min

Tinned olives and basic feta, simply combined.

Better
£1.33 / serving · 12 min

Mixed marinated olives with proper Greek feta, lemon and chilli.

Ultimate
£2.45 / serving · 23 min

Warm citrus-marinated olives over whipped feta with herbs and honey.