Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Marinated Feta

Name: Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Marinated Feta
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 7-to 8-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 1 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 1 pound large cherry tomatoes; 1 12 pitted Kalamata olives; 1 halved lengthwise

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright cherry tomato halves cradling tangy marinated feta with oregano and shallot, finished with a kalamata olive half and drizzle of good oil. A simple, elegant bite that comes together in minutes and holds beautifully in the fridge.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 7-to 8-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
11 tablespoon minced shallot
11/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
11 pound large cherry tomatoes
112 pitted Kalamata olives
1halved lengthwise

Instructions

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