Best 4 Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Spanish Olive Tapenade Recipes

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Slice off the top 1/4 inch of each tomato, then scoop out and discard some of the core using a melon baller or small spoon. Cut a thin sliver off the bottom of the tomatoes so they will sit flat. Put the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then stand them up and press a cube of feta about halfway inside each one. Broil until the cheese is browned and slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
• Mix the olive paste with 1 tablespoon water and dot all over a serving plate. Arrange the broiled tomatoes on the plate; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Scatter the mint on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHERRY TOMATOES AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar and dressing mix.
• Add cherry tomatoes, olives, basil and sliced scallions to bowl. Toss to combine.

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Wash the tomatoes and cut a thin slice off the bottom of each one so they will sit upright. Use a sharp paring knife or the tip of a small spoon to scoop out the flesh.
• Slice both varieties of olives into thin matchsticks and combine. Fill the tomatoes with the olives and serve.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATO TAPAS

Steps:

• Place the olives in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
• Add the remaining tapenade ingredients and process until olives are minced.
• With a sharp knife, cut off a thin slice from the top and bottom of each tomato and discard.
• Scoop out the juice and seeds from each tomato leaving the a shell, then spoon some of the tapenade into each shell.
• To serve - transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve cold.