Save A festive and vibrant appetizer featuring tangy feta, briny olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for holiday gatherings and casual celebrations.
This recipe has become a family favorite during holiday parties where everyone loves the fresh Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- Feta cheese: 200 g feta cheese, cut into 16 cubes
- Cherry tomatoes: 16
- Kalamata olives: 16 pitted
- Green olives: 16 pitted
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Fresh oregano leaves: 1 tbsp (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- Lemon zest: Zest of 1 lemon
- Black pepper: Freshly ground, to taste
- Cocktail skewers: 16 small or toothpicks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Pat the feta cubes dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Step 2:
- Thread one cherry tomato, one cube of feta, one kalamata olive, and one green olive onto each skewer.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Step 4:
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, and lemon zest.
- Step 5:
- Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the skewers.
- Step 6:
- Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with extra oregano leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Save We always enjoy preparing these skewers together as a fun family activity during the holidays.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with crisp white wine or sparkling wine for festive cheer.
Allergen Information
Contains milk from the feta cheese. Olives may be processed in facilities handling nuts or other allergens—check labels if concerned.
Nutritional Information
Each skewer contains approximately 60 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save These skewers make a fresh, colorful addition to any holiday table and are sure to impress your guests.