Description
These Greek Feta & Cucumber Bite Skewers are a refreshing and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. The combination of cool cucumber, creamy feta, and juicy cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano is a delightful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Cucumber:
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
Feta Cheese:
- 6 oz (170g) feta cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Additional:
- Small wooden skewers or toothpicks
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice cucumber into thick, even rounds. Cut feta into cubes similar in size to the cucumber pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble the Skewers: On each small skewer or toothpick, layer one cucumber slice, one feta cube, and one cherry tomato half. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Season: Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or dill if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a fresh appetizer.
Notes
- For a variation, you can add olives or red onion to the skewers.
- Make sure to use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
