Ingredients
Cheese
- 200g feta cheese, diced
Vegetables
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning & Extras
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or small skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the feta: Cut the feta cheese into cubes of uniform size to ensure easy skewering and balanced bites.
- Slice the cucumber: Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, for an easy assembly.
- Get toothpicks ready: Arrange toothpicks or small skewers on a clean surface to start assembling the skewers efficiently.
- Assemble the skewers: Alternately thread the feta cubes and cucumber slices onto each toothpick, creating a visually appealing pattern and flavor combination.
- Add cherry tomatoes: Include halved cherry tomatoes on the skewers for an added burst of sweetness and color, placing them between feta and cucumber as desired.
- Drizzle with olive oil: Lightly drizzle the assembled skewers with extra virgin olive oil to enhance their flavor and add a smooth texture.
- Season and garnish: Sprinkle the skewers with dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to bring out the Mediterranean flavors.
- Serve cold: Present the skewers chilled as a fresh, healthy appetizer or snack, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Notes
- Use firm feta cheese for easy cubing and skewering without crumbling.
- Optional: add a few fresh basil or mint leaves to the skewers for an extra layer of flavor.
- These skewers are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Feel free to substitute dried oregano with fresh oregano if available.
- Adjust seasoning to taste depending on your salt preference, as feta cheese can be naturally salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian