Marinated Olives with Whipped Feta

Name: Marinated Olives with Whipped Feta
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 Portions
Ingredients: 300g olives (pitted or unpitted); 100ml olive oil; 2tsp Italian Herbs; 1tsp Lemon Peel, Chopped; 200g feta cheese; 75g Greek yogurt; 1 garlic clove; 1tsp Lemon Peel, Chopped; 2tbsp Olive oil

40—50 Min

Italian Herbs

Take your tastebuds to the Mediterranean: Creamy whipped feta topped with herb-infused marinated olives creates an effortless appetizer that's ideal for sharing.

Ingredients 6 Portions

For the Marinated Olives
- 300 golives (pitted or unpitted)
- 100 mlolive oil
- 2 tspItalian Herbs
- 1 tspLemon Peel, Chopped
For the Whipped Feta
- 200 gfeta cheese
- 75 gGreek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tspLemon Peel, Chopped
- 2 tbspOlive oil

Preparation

1
Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan or frying pan. Add the Kotányi Lemon Zest and Italian Seasoning Blend and heat gently over low heat for 2–3 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat and allow the oil to cool to room temperature. Place the olives in a bowl, pour over the cooled flavoured oil and mix well. Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
3
For the whipped feta, add the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic and lemon zest to a food processor or chopper. Blend for about 10 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
4
Spread the whipped feta onto a serving platter, top with the marinated olives and serve with fresh bread.