Best Marinated Feta Cheese Cubes

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🧀 Best Marinated Feta Cheese Cubes

Prep time: 10 minutes

Marinate: 12–24 hours

Keeps: 2–3 weeks in the fridge

⭐ Ingredients

Main

  • 8 oz block feta (preferably full-fat, firm Greek feta)
  • ½–1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil (enough to fully cover)

Herbs & Aromatics

  • 2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 sprig fresh oregano
  • 1 small strip of lemon peel or ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1–2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional but amazing)

Optional Add-ins

  • A few whole black peppercorns
  • A few olives
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Orange peel instead of lemon
  • Chili slices for spicy feta

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Feta

  1. Pat the block of feta dry with paper towels.
  2. Cut into ¾-inch cubes (not too tiny—feta crumbles easily).

2. Layer the Jar

Use a clean glass jar with a tight lid.

Add to the bottom:

  • a few garlic slices
  • some herbs
  • a pinch of chili flakes

Add a layer of feta cubes.
Repeat layering herbs → feta until jar is full.

3. Add the Olive Oil

Pour olive oil slowly over everything until all feta is completely submerged.
Tap jar gently to release air bubbles.

4. Seal & Marinate

Close the jar tightly.
Refrigerate and allow flavors to infuse at least 12 hours, but 24–72 hours is even better.

5. Serve

Marinated feta is fantastic with:

  • warm crusty bread
  • salads
  • roasted vegetables
  • pasta
  • charcuterie boards
  • grilled chicken or fish
  • as a snack straight from the jar

Drizzle the herb-infused oil on salads, roasted potatoes, or bread — it’s delicious.

🌟 Tips for the Best Marinated Feta

  • Use a block, not pre-crumbled feta — crumbles get mushy.
  • Greek or sheep’s milk feta holds up best.
  • Keep fully submerged to extend shelf life.
  • Use quality olive oil since it becomes part of the flavor.
  • For spicy feta, add sliced fresh chili + extra chili flakes.

🍯 Variations

1. Greek-Style Herb Feta

  • oregano, thyme, lemon, garlic

2. Mediterranean Sun-Dried Tomato Feta

  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • basil
  • garlic
  • black pepper

3. Spicy Chili Feta

  • red chili slices
  • smoked paprika
  • extra red pepper flakes

4. Citrus & Peppercorn Feta

  • orange peel
  • lemon peel
  • mixed peppercorns
  • thyme

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