Holiday Cheers Olive Feta (Printable Version)

Tangy feta, olives, and cherry tomatoes combine on vibrant skewers for festive gatherings.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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 - Arrange the skewers neatly on a serving platter.
04 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, and lemon zest until combined.
05 - Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the assembled skewers.
06 - Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with extra oregano leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
  • Easy to assemble and serve
02 -
  • Try substituting feta with halloumi or mozzarella for a different flavor
  • For a spicy twist, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes
03 -
  • Pat feta dry to prevent soggy skewers
  • Use both kalamata and green olives for balanced flavor
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