Ingredients
– 12 grape or cherry tomatoes (preferably not too small or overly ripe)
– 6 to 8 ounces (approximately 170 to 227 grams) whole block of feta cheese in brine, cut into 12 cubes about 3/4 to 1 inch each
– 12 whole pitted Kalamata olives (or black olives as a milder substitute)
– 3 to 4 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds (English cucumbers can be halved if used)
– Fresh minced parsley (optional for garnish)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
– Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1- First, begin by whisking together the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, then set it aside at room temperature while you assemble the rest.
2- Next, prepare your vegetables and cheese. Slice 3 to 4 mini Persian cucumbers into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and if using English cucumbers, halve them first for the right size. Drain the 6 to 8 ounces of feta cheese from its brine without rinsing, then cut it into 12 cubes, each about 3/4 to 1 inch. Rinse and drain 12 grape or cherry tomatoes and 12 whole pitted Kalamata olives to remove any excess moisture.
3- Now, it’s time to assemble the skewers. Thread one tomato, one feta cube, one olive, and one cucumber slice onto each skewer, repeating this pattern until you have 12 skewers. Handle the feta cubes carefully to avoid breaking them, and keep extra cubes ready just in case. This step ensures a balanced bite with every piece.
4- Once assembled, drizzle the vinaigrette over the skewers right before serving for the freshest taste. If desired, garnish with fresh minced parsley for a pop of color and flavor. For storage, refrigerate the skewers without the vinaigrette for 1 to 2 hours and add it just before you serve the vinaigrette can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for several days.
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๐ฅ Use Persian or mini cucumbers for the perfect size – larger English cucumbers should be halved to fit well on skewers
๐ง Keep feta in brine until ready to use and handle cubes gently – they can break easily when threading onto skewers
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Only add vinaigrette right before serving to keep vegetables crisp and prevent the skewers from becoming soggy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 208.9mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 16.9mg
