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Baked Feta Cheese

This is a great lunch option when you crave something warm but still light, healthy and easy to prepare!

Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 621 kcal

Ingredients

  • 10,5 oz feta cheese (350 g)
  • 5 cherry tomatoes
  • 2- inch fresh cucumber (5 cm)
  • 1 thin slice onion
  • 2 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • garlic powder
  • 6 black olives pitted
  • 1 tbsp capers in brine
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the bottom of a small baking dish with olive oil. Place the feta cheese on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and dried thyme. Season with pepper and salt. Bake the cheese in a preheated of 365°F (180°C) oven for 30 minutes.

  2. Chop the cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber and onion up roughly. Transfer this to a mixing bowl. Add the capers, chopped mint, red wine vinegar, 3 tbsps of olive oil and some dried thyme. Season pepper, salt and garlic powder.

  3. Stir well. Put the salad in the fridge. Once the feta cheese is baked, divide it into 2 portions and place it onto plates. Top with the tomato salad. Serve immediately.