This rustic oven-baked feta dish is drenched in olive oil, bursting with roasted tomatoes and olives, and finished with herbs and spice. It’s a mezze-style masterpiece that brings the sun-drenched Mediterranean straight to your table.
Ingredients
Main Dish
1 block (200g) Greek feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¾ cup mixed olives (green, black, kalamata)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp capers (optional)
1 tsp whole mustard seeds
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
Fresh thyme and/or oregano sprigs, for garnish
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat & Prep 
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Place the feta block in a small baking dish or oven-safe serving bowl.
Add the Flavor Boosters 
Surround the feta with halved cherry tomatoes and mixed olives. Sprinkle in the capers if using. Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
Top & Season 
Scatter mustard seeds, paprika, oregano, and black pepper over the feta and veggies. Add a few fresh thyme or oregano sprigs on top.
Bake Until Golden 
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the feta is soft and warmed through, and the tomatoes are blistered and juicy. The mustard seeds should pop slightly for added aroma.
Serve with Bread 
Serve immediately with crusty baguette slices, warm pita, or flatbread. Spoon over some of the oil and roasted bits—it’s the best part.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 (as appetizer)
Difficulty: Very Easy
Why You’ll Love It
Big Mediterranean Flavor – Salty, tangy, herbaceous, and addictively savory.
Effortlessly Elegant – Beautiful straight from the oven, perfect for entertaining or grazing boards.
Pass the bread and dive into this melty feta magic 
