Spicy Marinated Olives with Tajin Feta
Spicy marinated olives make for the perfect easy happy hour paired with a round of margaritas. These quick marinated olives pack some major heat with pickled hot red peppers and tajin feta! Serve on a bed of whipped feta with your favorite crackers or bread slices.
INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 lb | olives (green, black, kalamata or a mixture) |
| 2 | minced garlic cloves |
| 1/2 lemon | rind cut into thin slices or zested |
| 1/4 cup | Athenos Crumbled Tajin Feta cheese |
| Tajin | |
| 1/2-1 cup | olive oil |
| 5-6 | pickled sliced red hot chili peppers, depending on your level of spiciness |
| 1 container | Athenos Traditional Whipped Feta Dip and Spread |
| Crackers or baguette slices for serving |
Method
- In a jar or airtight container, add olives, garlic, lemon rind, tajin feta crumbles, a sprinkle of tajin and chili flakes. Add the olive oil until the olives are submerged.
- Place the lid onto the container or jar and seal. Place into the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to marinate. Stays fresh for up to one week.
- Once olives have marinated, spread an even layer of Athenos Whipped Feta into the center of a shallow serving bowl. Spoon over marinated olives and serve with crackers or baguette slices.
