Description
Refreshing and tangy bite-sized skewers featuring crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, and classic Greek flavors, perfect for appetizers or light snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 8 oz block of feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Thread a cucumber round, a feta cube, a halved cherry tomato, and an olive half onto each skewer, alternating as desired.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle the dressing evenly over them.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if using, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or swap mint with fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Greek