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    Home » Recipes » Snacks and appetizers

    Mediterranean Appetizer Tray with Baked Feta

    Published: Jun 11, 2013 · Modified: Mar 18, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    For a new twist on the traditional cheese and crackers, try this beautiful Mediterranean appetizer tray with baked goat feta for appetizers.  The star, a tangy baked goat feta cheese drizzled with olive oil, fresh herbs and red pepper. It takes just 15 minutes in the oven. The rest of the tray is easily assembled from purchased ingredients. There’s something for everyone to nibble on while you finish dinner.

    Mediterranean appetizer tray with baked feta
    Baked Goat Feta Cheese on a tray with Mediterranean Appetizers on a rustic table

    Mediterranean Appetizer Tray with Baked Feta

    I learned long ago (and regret when I forget to follow my own advice) when guests come for dinner, you must have something for them to nibble on upon arrival.

    When the front door opens, wonderful aromas of the dinner cooking rush to welcome friends and family for an evening of good food and being together. Everyone heads for the kitchen, wine starts to pour, and it’s then everyone needs a nibble.

    Redwood Hill Farm and Creamery

    One thing I love to do is share food finds with you. Recently, I met the Owner and President of Redwood Hill Farm and Creamery, Jennifer Lynn Bice. Located in the beautiful Sonoma wine country of California, Redwood Hill Farm produces award-winning dairy products since 1968.

    Susan Bice Redwood Hill Farm

    The event was a cheese tasting and making class, arranged by fellow food bloggers Andrew Wilder and Erika Kerekes.  In spite of 4 hours of LA traffic, this was an invitation I looked forward to.

    Redwood Hill Farm Goat cheese

    An Easy and Terrific Appetizer

    One appetizer everyone enjoyed was a baked goat feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and herbs. What could be easier? Being a goat cheese lover, I discovered goat milk feta a few years ago. It has a wonderful tang. Goat milk is easier for many people to digest because the fat particles are smaller. Redwood Hill Farm goat feta is a also a raw cheese.

    goat feta cheese with herbs and olive oil
    Baked goat feta with herbs.

    Because they create their products to be as unprocessed as possible, Redwood Hill Farm does not homogenize their milk. Their products are free of sugar, coloring, preservatives, or powdered milk. That must be why the quality is so high and the taste, fantastic. Since then, I have found their raw goat milk feta at Whole Foods and other markets.

    Baked Goat Feta Cheese
    Baked feta in green baking dish.

    Ingredient Tips

    One more tip on a fabulous new food find I’ve been enjoying – American, artisan-produced Speck (smoked Prosciutto) from La Quercia. It’s what I used for this tempting tray. You can read more about the company and their terrific products on their website. La Quercia describes their Speck as an earthy, rich, deep, sweet meat, with a light applewood smoke flavor. It’s really a treat. Great under poached eggs on the weekend too.

    Use What's Available in Your Area

    These products may not be available everywhere, but don’t let that stop you from putting this tray together. Use the best quality products that you can find. Try some new ones, and seek out products from local artisan producers. You may be pleasantly surprised what you find. Make this your own.

    Baked Goat Feta and Mediterannean appetizer plate
    Mediterranean appetizer tray with baked feta

    Mediterranean Appetizer Tray with Baked Feta Cheese

    Sally Cameron
    This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer tray is easy to assemble and has something for everyone to nibble before dinner. The goat feta cheese takes just a few minutes and can be served with crackers or thinly sliced baguette. This tray makes a nice light dinner too, when paired with a salad…which is exactly what we had for dinner after we took the photos.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 to 6
    Calories 196 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Baked Goat Feta

    • 6-8 ounces feta (goat, sheep, blend or cow)
    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • 1-2 tablespoons of fresh herbs such as parsley, oregano, thyme, or mint
    • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes optional

    The Rest of the Appetizer Tray

    • 6 ounces sliced Prosciutto or Speck smoked Prosciutto
    • 1 jar marinated Mediterranean olives
    • 1 small bowl of raw almonds
    • 1 bunch grapes washed and clipped into small clusters
    • A selection of rice crackers wheat crackers or thinly sliced baguette

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place feta in a baking dish just big enough to hold the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, herbs, and red pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese it hot. It won’t really melt, but will get soft.
    • While the cheese is baking, arrange all of your other ingredients on a platter or tray. When the cheese is done, place in a small dish, pour the olive oil from the dish (or a little extra) and herbs over the top and serve.

    Notes

    Nutrition is calculated only for the baked feta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says

      June 12, 2013 at 3:17 am

      As I was reading I was thinking I would love this for a meal. I guess you were thinking the same thing. Lovely presentation.

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