Holiday Cheers Olive Feta (Printable Version)

Tangy feta, olives, and cherry tomatoes combine with herbs for easy, vibrant skewers ideal for festive gatherings.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cheese and Vegetables

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, cut into 16 cubes
02 - 16 cherry tomatoes
03 - 16 pitted kalamata olives
04 - 16 pitted green olives

→ Herbs and Garnish

05 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

09 - 16 small cocktail skewers or toothpicks

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Pat the feta cubes dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
02 - Thread one cherry tomato, one cube of feta, one kalamata olive, and one green olive onto each skewer.
03 - Place the assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter.
04 - Combine olive oil, oregano, and lemon zest in a small bowl and mix well.
05 - Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the skewers.
06 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Optionally garnish with extra oregano leaves and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tangy feta enhances flavor
  • Easy to assemble and serve
02 -
  • Try substituting feta with halloumi or mozzarella for a different flavor
  • Pair with crisp white wine or sparkling wine for festive cheer
03 -
  • Pat feta dry to avoid soggy skewers
  • Use fresh oregano leaves for best flavor
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