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5-Minute Tomato Appetizer with Feta Recipe

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4.3 from 11 reviews

This 5-Minute Tomato Appetizer with Feta is a quick, fresh, and flavorful dish perfect for a light snack or an elegant starter. Featuring juicy Campari or Roma tomatoes topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of spicy Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, it combines simplicity with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Tomatoes

  • 6 Campari tomatoes (or Roma tomatoes as an alternative)

Toppings

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, optional, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tomatoes: Slice the Campari tomatoes in half horizontally around their equator. If you are using Roma tomatoes instead, cut them in half vertically along their length.
  2. Assemble the appetizer: Arrange the tomato halves on a serving plate with the flesh side facing upward. Evenly distribute the crumbled feta cheese on top of each tomato half.
  3. Add finishing touches: Drizzle each tomato half with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes over them, if you like a bit of heat. Serve immediately for the best fresh flavor.

Notes

  • Use ripe, firm tomatoes to hold their shape and maximize freshness.
  • Adjust the amount of feta cheese according to your taste preference for creaminess and saltiness.
  • Aleppo pepper adds a mild, fruity heat, but substitute with red pepper flakes if unavailable.
  • This appetizer is best served fresh and at room temperature to fully enjoy the flavors.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian