Description
A vibrant and flavorful baked feta dish featuring juicy red grapes, tangy sumac, and pickled red onions. This easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines the creaminess of baked feta with the brightness of fresh herbs and a touch of sweetness from grapes, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickled Onions
- 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp golden caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
Main Ingredients
- 350g red grapes, left on the vine in small bunches
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sumac, divided
- ½ small pack dill, chopped, divided
- 2 x 250g blocks feta cheese
To Serve (Optional)
- Bread or sesame flatbreads
Instructions
- Pickle the Onions: Place the sliced red onion in a bowl and add the red wine vinegar, golden caster sugar, and a pinch of salt. Massage the mixture gently with your fingers for about 1 minute to slightly pickle the onions and soften their texture.
- Prepare the Oven and Dish: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6. Scrunch up a sheet of baking parchment and use it to line a gratin dish, creating a non-stick surface for the ingredients.
- Assemble Grapes and Seasoning: Add the grape bunches to the lined dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sumac, most of the chopped dill, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Toss gently to coat the grapes evenly with the oil, sumac, and herbs.
- Add Feta and Onions: Nestle the blocks of feta cheese among the grapes. Scatter the pickled onions on top along with any residual pickling vinegar. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle the last teaspoon of sumac over the dish.
- Optional Refrigeration: You may refrigerate the assembled dish for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld, or proceed directly to baking.
- Bake the Dish: Place the gratin dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the feta is golden brown and the grapes appear soft and juicy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and scatter over the remaining chopped dill. Serve immediately in the center of the table with bread or sesame flatbreads for scooping up the warm feta, grapes, onions, and flavorful juices.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread or flatbreads to soak up the delicious, tangy juices.
- You can prepare the dish a day in advance and refrigerate before baking to enhance the flavors.
- If you prefer a milder taste, reduce the amount of sumac used.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: baked feta, sumac, grapes, Mediterranean appetizer, pickled onions, easy baked cheese, feta recipe, grape recipe
