Grilled Feta with Fresh Tomatoes
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Grilled Feta with Fresh Tomatoes recipe! Featuring a creamy block of feta cheese paired with juicy, blistered cherry tomatoes, this dish is seasoned with fragrant dried oregano, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of black pepper for a Mediterranean-inspired flavor explosion. Grilled to perfection in a foil packet, the feta turns warm and slightly softened, making it the perfect dip or spread when served alongside slices of crusty toasted bread. Garnished with fresh basil for a burst of color and freshness, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or a cozy weeknight treat. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, crafting a mezze platter, or simply indulging in some flavor-packed comfort food, this grilled feta will be the crowd-pleaser you didn’t know you needed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 200g block of feta cheese
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 loaf crusty bread
Instructions
Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Pat the block of feta cheese dry with a paper towel and place it on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap it completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them around the feta on the foil.
Drizzle the feta and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Sprinkle the feta with the dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt.
Wrap the aluminum foil around the feta and tomatoes to create a sealed packet.
Place the foil packet under the grill or on the grates of your preheated grill. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the feta is warm and beginning to soften, and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
While the feta is grilling, slice the crusty bread and lightly toast it if desired.
Carefully open the foil packet and transfer the grilled feta and tomatoes to a serving plate.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve immediately with the toasted bread for scooping up the warm feta and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 5404 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.6 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1220 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*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.
