Marinated Feta and Olive Skewers

Name: Marinated Feta and Olive Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0 larges English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 113 grams feta cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes; 24 fresh mint leaves; 12 pitted green olives, halved; 3 Tbsps fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 6 inches 24 wooden skewers

Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 55 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of olives, cucumber, fennel seeds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes.

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.)

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Fennel Seeds

Orange Zest

Pepper

Juice

Feta Cheese

Place 1 mint leaf on a skewer, about 3/4 inch up; add 1 olive half and 1 cucumber chunk.

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Cucumber

Olives

Mint

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Skewers

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.

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Feta Cheese