Description
A delicious Marinated Cheese Appetizer featuring feta and mozzarella, infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or oregano), chopped
- Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes (optional), to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting mozzarella into cubes and crumbling the feta cheese.
- Mix the marinade in a bowl: combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Add seasoning with freshly cracked pepper and chili flakes (if using). Stir well.
- Combine the cheese with the marinade until well coated.
- Marinate in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Serve on a platter, drizzling remaining marinade and garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality cheese and olive oil for the best flavor. Optionally, serve with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: marinated cheese appetizer, feta, mozzarella, easy appetizer, Mediterranean recipes