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Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Marinated Feta

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Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Marinated FetaJessica Haye aand Clark Hsiao

A great side dish—or afternoon snack.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 7-to 8-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 pound large cherry tomatoes
12 pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss cubed feta, oil, shallot, and oregano in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cut 12 tomatoes crosswise in half. Scoop out tomato pulp with melon baller or small spoon. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Stuff hollowed cherry tomatoes with marinated feta. Slide in olive half alongside cheese. Drizzle with additional olive oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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