Grilled Feta Cheese Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Grilled Feta Cheese Appetizer—a Mediterranean-inspired delight that's bursting with flavor! This quick and easy recipe features a block of creamy feta cheese grilled to golden perfection, paired with smoky, charred cherry tomatoes. A drizzle of a zesty herb-infused olive oil dressing, made with oregano, thyme, garlic, and lemon juice, takes this dish to the next level. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley and served with crusty bread or warm pita, it’s a crowd-pleasing starter perfect for any gathering. Ready in under 20 minutes, this gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly dish is a must-try for lovers of bold, savory flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 block (about 200g) Feta cheese block
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 clove, finely grated Garlic
- 6 pieces, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh parsley
- 4 slices (optional, for serving) Crusty bread or pita
- 1 pinch (optional, to taste) Salt
- 1 pinch (to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Pat the feta cheese block dry with a paper towel and place it on a small piece of aluminum foil or a grill-safe tray to prevent sticking.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the feta block and lightly season it with black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, finely grated garlic, and lemon juice to create a herbed dressing.
Carefully place the feta cheese on the grill (using the foil or tray) and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until warm and soft on the inside and lightly browned on the outside.
While grilling the feta, add the cherry tomato halves to the grill for 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred and softened.
Once the feta and tomatoes are done, transfer them to a serving plate. Drizzle the herbed dressing over the feta and tomatoes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Add a pinch of salt if needed, then serve immediately with crusty bread or pita on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.1 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4625 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 828 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
