Marinated Feta and Olive Skewers
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings (24 skewers)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 80 calorie
- Total Fat
- 6 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 17 milligrams
- Sodium
- 435 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 3.5 milligrams
- Dietary Fiber
- 0.5 grams
- Protein
- 3 grams
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
Ingredients
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes
24 mint leaves
1/4 large English cucumber, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
12 pitted green olives, halved
Directions
Special equipment:
24 (6-inch) skewers- In a medium bowl combine the fennel seeds, orange zest, orange juice, and pepper. Gently stir in the feta and marinate for 1 hour or more.
- To make the skewers, place a mint leaf about 3/4-inch up the skewer, then add an olive half, then a chunk of cucumber. Gently place a cube of the marinated feta on the end.