Description
These Marinated Tomato & Basil Feta Toasts bring together juicy, balsamic-infused cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and fragrant basil on perfectly toasted rustic bread. Quick to prepare and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this recipe is a simple yet elegant option for brunch, light lunch, or a tasty appetizer. Get ready for an easy, vibrant dish that’s anything but boring!
Ingredients
- 4 slices rustic sourdough or multigrain bread
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano (if using). Toss gently and let marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Brush each bread slice lightly with olive oil. Toast the bread in a skillet or under the broiler until golden and crisp.
Spoon the marinated tomatoes (including juices) generously over the toasted bread.
Top with crumbled feta cheese and torn fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle with any remaining marinade for an extra burst of flavor and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan twist, swap feta with plant-based cheese alternatives.
Use gluten-free bread if needed for dietary restrictions.
Marinate tomatoes longer for a deeper flavor.
Toast bread just before assembling to keep it crisp.
Feel free to add avocado slices or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Light Meal
- Method: Marinating, Toasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: Moderate (depends on feta and salt added)
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6g (from feta)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g (from olive oil)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20mg (from feta)