This Mediterranean Baked Feta is an irresistible, quick and easy summer appetizer. Pile salty feta with sweet cherry tomatoes and herbs and heat in the oven until warmed throughout. Easy peasy!
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time25minutes
Servings4Servings
Calories276kcal
AuthorLiz
Ingredients
1pintcherry or grape tomatoeshalved (about 2 cups of tomatoes)
1/4c.red onionsmall diced
1/3c.olivessmall dice (optional)
1tsp.extra-virgin olive oil
2Tbs.freshly chopped parsleydivided
freshly ground pepper
8-10oz.feta
fresh pita or pita chipsfor serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, olives, olive oil, 1 Tbs. parsley, and freshly ground pepper until combined.
Place feta in the center of an oven-safe dish. Top with tomato mixture.
Baked 15 minutes, until feta is warmed throughout and slightly softened. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbs. parsley.
Serve hot or at room temperature with sliced pita or pita chips. (May reheat to soften cheese, as desired).
Recipe Notes
A serving is about 2 ounces of feta with topping.
Nutrition calculated based on 8 ounces of feta, with 4 servings.