Description
A vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring creamy baked feta topped with a zesty salsa of blistered tomatoes, briny olives, and fresh lemon. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the feta block in the center of a small oven-safe skillet.
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the tomato-olive mixture around the feta in the skillet. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh oregano and the remaining lemon juice. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean