Greek Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
A simple, vibrant appetizer featuring creamy feta baked with sun-ripened tomatoes and briny olives, perfect for sharing. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 8 oz feta cheese in a small oven-safe dish and dot with 2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Arrange 1 pint cherry tomatoes around the feta and top with 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives. Bake for 20-25 minutes until feta is golden and bubbly with tomatoes slightly softened.
- Step 3: Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
