Snacks
Mediterranean
MediterraneanOlives 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.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Better version
Mixed marinated olives with proper Greek feta, lemon and chilli.
Per serving£1.33
Total cost£5.30
Time12 min
Ingredients for 4
- 250 g mixed marinated olives , drained
- 200 g Greek feta , in a block
- 1 lemon , zested
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 clove garlic , thinly sliced
- black pepper , to taste
Method
- Place the block of feta in the centre of a shallow serving dish.
- Spoon the marinated olives around it.
- Whisk the olive oil with lemon zest, oregano, chilli flakes and sliced garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the feta and olives.
- Grind over black pepper and leave for 15 minutes before serving so the flavours mingle.
Equipment
- shallow serving dish
- small bowl
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Tinned olives and basic feta, simply combined.
Better
Mixed marinated olives with proper Greek feta, lemon and chilli.
Ultimate
Warm citrus-marinated olives over whipped feta with herbs and honey.
