VICKI'S BAKED FETA APPETIZER

      4 oz good feta cheese in one chunk
      ½ C chopped pitted kalamata olives
      1 chopped seeded tomato
      1-2 T dry oregano
      1-2 T olive oil
      Fresh ground pepper
      Endive leaves
      Warm pita triangles 

      Place feta in microwave dish, cover with olives, tomatoes & oregano. Drizzle oil on top, add a few grinds of fresh pepper. 

      Microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until feta is soft & creamy.
      Serve with endive leaves (no carbs) or pita triangles. Or both.

Vicki Polon is a screenwriter and foodophile.

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