4.5 from 12 votes
Crostini with marinated tomatoes and whipped feta
Crisp crostini topped with herb whipped feta and juicy marinated tomatoes is a delicious summer appetizer or easy, make-ahead lunch.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the crostini
- sliced ciabatta bread
- olive oil for brushing
For the whipped feta
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ¾ cup cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley roughly chopped
- ½ tsp oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
To serve
- marinated cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut a small cross at the base of each tomato then add to the boiling water and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water and once the skins on the tomatoes start to shrivel, remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and place into the bowl of ice water.
- The skins will start to slip off and you can easily remove them. Discard the skins and place the tomatoes in a large jar along with your preferred herbs, garlic and chilli.
- Combine olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well. Pour the marinade over the tomatoes. Seal the jar and gently tilt to cover the tomatoes in marinade. Allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- To make the whipped feta, combine feta cheese, cream, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Mix until the cheese is relatively smooth and creamy.
- Slice Ciabatta into slices then brush with olive oil. Toast in a hot pan until golden on both sides.
- Top each crostini with a generous dollop of whipped feta and spread over the surface of the bread. Add a few marinated tomatoes and drizzle over a little of the marinade. Garnish with fresh basil and flaky sea salt before serving.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
864IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 864IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.