Marinated Feta & Olive Skewers
Ingredients
- Fennel seeds - 2 tsp
- Orange zest - 2 tsp
- Fresh orange juice - 3 tbs
- Freshly ground black pepper - 1 tsp
- Feta cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes - 4 oz
- Wooden skewers - 24 (6-inch)
- Fresh mint leaves - 24
- Pitted green olives, halved - 12
- Large English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks - 1/4
Instructions
- Combine fennel seeds, orange zest and juice, and pepper. Gently stir in the feta and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator. (Marinate overnight to save time.)
- To assemble: Place 1 mint leaf on a skewer, about 3/4 inch up; add 1 olive half and 1 cucumber chunk. Place 1 cube of feta on the end. These can be made several hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving.