Description
A fast, fresh crowd-pleaser featuring cool cucumber, salty feta, bright lemon, and herbs on skewers.
Ingredients
- 8 oz block feta cheese, cut into 24 cubes
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced into 1/4–1/3 inch rounds
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Fresh herb leaves (mint or dill)
- Kalamata olives or cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)
- Kosher salt (for salting cucumbers)
Instructions
- Drain and cube the feta cheese into 24 cubes.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/4–1/3 inch rounds or ribbons.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle cucumber slices with kosher salt and let sit for 8–10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Thread cucumber round, feta cube, herb leaf, and optionally an olive or tomato half onto each skewer.
- Drizzle the dressing over the assembled skewers and chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep the assembled skewers refrigerated for up to 24 hours. For best texture, store components separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold assembly
- Cuisine: Greek