Description
A refreshing appetizer featuring creamy feta and crunchy cucumbers, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into rounds or spears
- 8 oz high-quality feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (dill or mint), for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing and slicing them.
- If using block feta, cut it into cubes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Assemble skewers by alternating cucumber pieces and feta.
- Drizzle olive oil over the skewers and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh herbs.
- Optionally, grill skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side for a smoky flavor.
Notes
Serve fresh as an appetizer or light snack. Pairs well with white wine or lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: feta, cucumber, skewers, appetizer, summer, party