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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!
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Mediterranean Baked Feta

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 Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 276 kcal
Author Liz

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved (about 2 cups of tomatoes)
  • 1/4 c. red onion small diced
  • 1/3 c. olives small dice (optional)
  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. freshly chopped parsley divided
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 8-10 oz. feta
  • fresh pita or pita chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, olives, olive oil, 1 Tbs. parsley, and freshly ground pepper until combined.
  3. Place feta in the center of an oven-safe dish. Top with tomato mixture.
  4. Baked 15 minutes, until feta is warmed throughout and slightly softened. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbs. parsley.
  5. 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.