GORECESS FEATURED RECIPE: MARINATED FETA & OLIVES APPETIZER

Brought to us by Michelle Eichas, Dietitian and Health Coach at Exceed Fitness, this marinated feta and olives appetizer is a great low-calorie, easy-to-make hors d’oeuvre to serve your guests or bring to a cocktail party…and can even be made in advance!

Ingredients

1 cup sliced pitted olives, such as Kalamata or mixed Greek
1/2 cup diced feta cheese, preferably reduced-fat
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Combine olives, feta, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, rosemary, crushed red pepper and black pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Serve on whole wheat Crackers of choice, crostinis or any other way that you’d like!!

* Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving:
73 calories
7 g fat ( 2 g sat , 4 g mono )
6 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates
0 g added sugars
1 g protein
0 g fiber
263 mg sodium
14 mg potassium