Marinated Feta

By contessawannabe

Ingredients

• 1 lb firm feta cheese
• 2/3 cup mild olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard OR 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons of herbs de Provence OR a mix of dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, jamoram and sage
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salad ingredients
• 1 lbs baby spinach
• 1 lb currant tomatoes
• 1/2 lb white mushrooms sliced
• 1 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound pitted dry-cured black olives

Preparation

Step 1

Cut feta into 1/4 inch cubes and set aside. Cook the olive oil over moderate heat for 2 or 3 minutes, pressing the garlic with the back of a fork. Don't allow the garlic to brown. Reove the pan from the heat and discard the garlic. Pour the oil into a jar with a screw on lid. Add the remainging ingredients, cover the jar and shake vigorously. Tast and add additional vinegar if desired. Add the feta, cover again and shake gently so the dressing coats the cheese. let sig at room temperature for 1 hour, then toss the feta and marinating liquid with salad ingredients.