Description
These Greek Salad Skewers with Olives and Feta offer a fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties or light sides. Combining juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty oregano vinaigrette, these skewers capture the essence of authentic Mediterranean flavors without any cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into half-moons or chunks
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish & Tools
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 12–16 small wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful vinaigrette.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread each skewer alternately with a cherry tomato, a slice or chunk of cucumber, a pitted Kalamata olive, a cube of feta cheese, and a small piece of thinly sliced red onion to achieve balanced flavors in every bite.
- Arrange and dress: Lay the completed skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the skewers or lightly brush it onto each one for optimal flavor coverage.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the skewers if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest taste. Alternatively, refrigerate until ready to serve, keeping them chilled and crisp.
- Optional marinate step: For enhanced flavor, marinate the feta cubes in the vinaigrette for 15 to 20 minutes prior to assembly to allow the cheese to absorb the herbs and spices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the feta cubes in the dressing for 15–20 minutes before assembling the skewers.
- These skewers are perfect for parties, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish on hot days.
- Use a variety of colored cherry tomatoes to create a vibrant and visually appealing presentation.
- Ensure the ingredients are well chilled before serving for the best taste experience.
- These skewers can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator; add the dressing last to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
