Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods No-Cook No-Cook Appetizer Feta & Cherry-Tomato Appetizer Board 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews This is the easiest no-cook appetizer you’ll be making all summer long. With just a few simple ingredients like feta and cherry tomatoes, it’s as effortless as it is impressive. The playful checkerboard pattern doesn’t just look fun—it also makes this easy to serve on its own with toothpicks or baguette on the side. By Giovanna Vazquez Giovanna Vazquez Giovanna Vazquez is a part of EatingWell's fellowship program, working as a recipe tester and developer at the Birmingham food studio. Since she was a child, Giovanna has had a strong passion for baking, and her newfound interest in health led her to a culinary nutrition degree. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Feta cubes and cherry tomatoes create an eye-catching checkerboard in this simple appetizer.Red pepper and lemon zest provide a tangy kick.Enjoy a flavorful blend of basil and balsamic drizzle in each bite. Photographer: Kyle Carpenter, Food: Giovanna Vazquez, Props: Keoshia McGhee Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese 18 cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Flaky sea salt (optional) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Crusty whole-wheat baguette slices, toasted (optional) Directions Cut feta into 18 (¾-by-1-inch) cubes. Arrange the feta cubes and 18 cherry tomatoes in a checkered pattern to create a 6-inch square on a large plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon basil, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper and salt (if using). Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar around the sides of the plate. Serve with toasted baguette, if desired. Photographer: Kyle Carpenter, Food: Giovanna Vazquez, Props: Keoshia McGhee EatingWell.com, July 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 119 Calories 9g Fat 5g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size ⅓ cup Calories 119 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 2% Total Sugars 4g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 4g 9% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Vitamin A 38µg Vitamin C 2mg 2% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 10µg Vitamin K 3µg Sodium 261mg 11% Calcium 143mg 11% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 8mg 2% Potassium 67mg 1% Zinc 1mg 8% Vitamin B12 0µg Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.