Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together the chopped olives and cubed cheese. Add a 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice and zest, the crushed garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and salt and pepper.Stir to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add the rest of the olive oil.

Step 2

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least an hour, up to overnight.

Step 3

Serve with toasted bread or crackers.