Fresh herb marinated feta

Greek Cuisine

Ingredients:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tsp fine lemon zest
- 3 medium kalamata olives, finely chopped
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 can (4 oz) block Feta cheese

Directions:
- In a medium size microwave-safe bowl, heat olive oil on high heat for 1 minute.
- Add garlic and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients except the Feta.
- Place Feta in a medium size ziplock bag and add oil-herb mixture.
- Place bag in a clean bowl in refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours in advance.
- Turn bag every hour to keep all sides of Feta covered with oil-herb mixture.
- Bring to room temperature by removing bag from refrigerator about an hour before serving.
- To serve, remove Feta block from bag and place on a small serving tray. Drizzle herb mixture over the top.
- Serve with Crostini, crackers or a loaf of warm, crusty bread.