Grilled feta tomatoes are a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or picnic and can be easily customized to your liking. You can use any type of tomatoes you like, but cherry or grape tomatoes are especially good. The feta cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the tomatoes. Grilled feta tomatoes can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are also a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable dish that combines the goodness of grilled tomatoes and tangy feta cheese!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED PITAS WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA
Categories Olive Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Mint Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir tomatoes, olives, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, and mint in small bowl to blend.
- Brush 1 side of each pita with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; place pitas, oiled side down, on grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Turn pitas over; top with tomato mixture, spreading almost to edges. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover barbecue and grill pitas until topping is warm, about 2 minutes. Transfer pitas to plates and serve.
GRILLED FETA TOMATOES
This is a great easy and fun side dish for any grilled entree or for a fun and tasty appetizer use cherry or plum tomatoes.
Provided by Wilemon
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Slice off the top of each tomato. Use a spoon to hollow out the inside. Sprinkle the cavities with pepper. Rub the olive oil onto the outside of the tomatoes, coating well. Fill each tomato evenly with the feta cheese.
- Place tomatoes on preheated grill. Cook until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, and cheese is hot, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 321.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, SPINACH, AND FETA
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Tomato High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Spinach Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain oil from feta into glass measuring cup. Whisk in oregano. Transfer 1/2 cup oil mixture to small bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons vinegar. Season dressing with salt and pepper (reserve remaining oil mixture for brushing).
- Brush chicken and onion wedges with reserved oil mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side, and onion until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange spinach on large platter. Combine all tomatoes, olives, and feta in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat generously. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on platter with spinach.
- Thinly slice chicken; arrange chicken and onion wedges on platter. Drizzle chicken and spinach with more dressing and serve.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
I got this recipe from our "Parade" Magazine. It was very good. I especially liked the vinaigrette. I served it on the side. Instead of radicchio (which my kids hate) I used a bag of Italian blend lettuce. I also halved the amount of mint leaves and used fresh oregano instead of dried. Great dinner for those hot summer nights.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Greek
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the oil until thickened.
- Set aside.
- Toss together the shrimp, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Let rest for 15 minutes, tossing once.
- Thread the shrimp on 12 metal skewers.
- Grill the shrimp over high heat for no more that 2 minutes per side, turning carefully.
- Remove shrimp to a large bowl.
- If using radicchio: Trim the tough white bottom section off each leaf then add the leaves to the shrimp.
- If using bag lettuce just place into large serving bowl.
- Add shrimp along with tomatoes, cheese and mint.
- Toss with vinaigrette.
GRILLED TOMATOES AND ONIONS WITH FETA-HARISSA PINE NUTS
This falls somewhere between a mezze salad, a sauce and a dip. It is rich and intense on its own but great as part of a meal with warm flatbreads, soft-boiled eggs and perhaps some labneh or thick yogurt on the side. Try to get your hands on the best-quality tomatoes you can find; the simplicity of this dish really lets the fresh vegetables sing. This is lovely eaten warm or at room temperature. It reheats quite well, its flavors intensifying as they sit overnight, and can be repurposed as a sauce spooned over grilled meats, couscous or pasta.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, dips and spreads, vegetables, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit/245 degrees Celsius. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil, the onions, bell peppers, jalapeños and garlic to a large 10-by-13-inch/26-by-34-centimeter roasting pan (tin) and give everything a good stir. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring two to three times, until softened and well charred. Remove the garlic halves and use a small knife to remove the cloves, adding them back into the roasting pan (tin) and discarding the papery skins.
- Meanwhile, use a small knife to remove the core from the plum tomatoes and then carve a small X mark across the bottom of each tomato. Add half the plum tomatoes to the simmering water and blanch just until the skins begin to pull away from the flesh, about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the plum tomatoes to a large colander to drain, then repeat with the remaining plum tomatoes. Once cool enough to handle, peel the plum tomatoes, discarding the skins, then roughly chop the flesh, seeds and all.
- Add the plum tomatoes, 1/2 cup/20 grams cilantro (coriander), coriander seeds and 1 3/4 teaspoons salt to the roasting pan (tin) and use the back of a large spoon to mash everything together, breaking up the garlic and jalapeños a little. Return to the oven for another 35 minutes, stirring twice throughout, or until the tomatoes have broken down and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the oven and set the oven to the broil (grill) setting.
- Top the charred vegetables with the cherry tomatoes and feta and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Return to the oven on the middle rack and broil (grill) until the feta and cherry tomatoes have taken on some color, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add the pine nuts and cook until golden, shaking the skillet frequently, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully stir in the harissa, then transfer to a small bowl.
- When ready to serve, spoon the harissa pine nuts all over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro (coriander).
GRILLED FETA WITH FRESH TOMATOES
A fresh and easy dish that showcases the flavour of the feta as well as the tomatoes. This is a recipe from the Best of Bridge. They also mention that you should keep tomatoes on the kitchen counter, not in the fridge, to develop the full flavour. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 6 salad plates, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes and arrange on serving plates with lettuce. Get creative!
- Using a very sharp knife, cut feta into 6 even slices and place on lightly oiled cookie sheet (I oil nonstick tin foil on the cookie sheet). Drizzle with oil and heat under broiler until lightly browned. Place warm feta on top of tomatoes.
- Chop basil and sprinkle over salad. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes. Avoid tomatoes that are green or have soft spots.
- Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese should be firm and crumbly, with a slightly salty and tangy flavor. Avoid feta cheese that is too dry or crumbly.
- Slice the tomatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly on the grill.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil: This will help them to caramelize and develop a nice flavor on the grill.
- Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Grill the tomatoes over medium heat: This will help them to cook evenly without burning.
- Keep an eye on the tomatoes while they are grilling: Once they start to blister and char, they are done.
- Serve the tomatoes immediately: Grilled tomatoes are best enjoyed fresh off the grill.
Conclusion:
Grilled feta tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for summer gatherings, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give grilled feta tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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