163331 feta and marinated niecoise olives with grilled pitas Recipes

lemon, garlic clove, a 6-inch fresh rosemary sprig, two 3-inch fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaves (preferably turkish ), cracked or coarsely ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, nicoise olives (about 6 oz), two 1/2-lb pieces feta, eight to twelve 6-inch pitas, olive oil, japanese or english cucumber spears

fat-free plain greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, salt, pepper, turkey breast tenderloins, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, cucumber, chopped, red onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, crumbled feta cheese, greek olives, chopped, pita pocket halves

olive oil, japanese eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, chopped onions, garbanzo beans, drained , 1/2 cup juices reserved, ground cumin, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, divided, crumbled feta cheese, divided, pita bread rounds, warmed in oven or toasted

feta cheese, cut into large cubes, kalamata olive, pitted (not necessary but nice - leaving the pits in is more authentic - just warn guests), roasted red peppers , cut into strips, olive oil, onion, diced, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh oregano, salt and pepper, lemon juice (always fresh!)

olive oil, vidalia onions, coarsely chopped (about 3 large), sugar, salt, dried tarragon, dried thyme, pita bread , cut horizontally in half, soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled, chopped fresh parsley

pita breads (or 4 small), olive oil , extra-virgin, sesame seeds (optional)

feta, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, minced, coarsely chopped fresh dill, pepper

feta cheese, green onions, garlic, mixed herbs (i.e basil, oregano), olive oil, salt, pepper (ground fresh if possible)

feta cheese, crumbled, olive oil, lemon juice, pepperoncini pepper, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh oregano, chopped, dry crushed red pepper, black pepper, dry crushed red pepper, olive oil

carrots, coarsely grated, cilantro leaves, chopped, crumbled feta, pitted black olives (such as kalamata), fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted cumin seeds

feta, garlic, mashed, olive oil, oregano, tabasco sauce (optional)

ground lamb, sweet paprika, dried oregano, garlic clove, minced , smashed to a paste, kosher salt , to taste, feta , cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh dill, red onion, thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, whole wheat pita bread, warmed, tomato , 4 thin slices, english cucumber , 8 thin slices

diced seeded plum tomatoes (about 4), pitted coarsely chopped mixed olives, chopped red onion, olive oil, divided, chopped fresh mint, whole wheat pita breads, crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz)

olive oil, pita loaf, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, head romaine, washed well, dried , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups), red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, yellow bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, red onion , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, crumbled feta (about 1 1/2 oz), kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped ;coarse, extra-virgin olive oil, red-wine vinegar

olive oil, japanese eggplant, unpeeled ,cut into 3/4 cubes 1 1/2 cup chopped onions 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained, reserve 1/2, chopped onions, garbanzo beans, drained , 1/2 cup juices reserved, ground cumin, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, divided, crumbled feta cheese, divided, pita bread rounds, warmed in oven or toasted

feta cheese, cubed, garlic cloves, mixed peppercorns, coriander seeds, bay leaf, drained capers, drained kalamata olives (or your favorite olive), fresh oregano or thyme sprigs, olive oil to cover, toasted french bread and chopped tomatoes at serving

olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, sugar, salt, chopped fresh thyme, fat-free ricotta cheese, shredded asiago cheese, minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, pitas

feta or lebanese cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes., extra virgin olive oil, shallots sliced thin, fresh oregano or mint leaves minced, lemon zest, crushed red chile, variation, use method below but omit shallot & lemon zest., substitute: 3 cloves thin sliced garlic, orange zest, add : 1/4 cup chopped green mediteranean olives