Appetizer Recipes

Marinated Feta Tapenade

November 11, 2020 /

Need an easy appetizer that will please the crowds…then the marintated feta tapenade is perfect for the occasion. I must confess, I get the opportunity to work at LaClare Family Creamery  which is one of the most awarded goat cheese producers in the country. With that being said the feta used in this appetizer is 100% goat cheese feta which really compliments the olives very well as the goat cheee feta is just a bit milder and creamier. This recipe will work well though with your faorite feta.  Tapenade is a signature dish of Provence, the olive-producing, Mediterranean region of France. There, the olives are mashed with anchovies, garlic, capers, olive oil and herbs such as thyme and rosemary. My recipe omits the anchovies and capers so if you are looking for traditional you may want to add those ingredients. I also prefer to roughly chop the olives rather than mashin into a paste as I think the appearance is more appealing.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 clove of garlic pressed
  • 12 oz of feta sliced
  • 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup of pimento stuffed olives
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon of lime zest or (1/3 of the lime)

Directions:

Start by whisking olive oil, salt and pepper, lime juice, garlic, oregano and thyme. Fold in olives and lime zest into olive oil mixture and set aside. Next slice feta thinly and place in a shallow dish vertically and top with olive mixture. Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and fresh chopped parsley. Serve with french bread and crackers.

 

Enjoy,

 

XOXXOX Jessi