Feta Olive Cucumber Mint Skewers |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My friend made this for a holiday party. I was a bit wary at the combination; and while I've had mint in things, I've never eaten an actual mint leaf whole. But I gave it a try and the combination was incredible. I think about it all the time: salty and herby - very fresh tasting with a perception of sweetness from the mint. Finally I got the recipe, so I'm posting it here. 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) |
24 mint leaves |
1/4 large english cucumber, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks |
12 pitted green olives, halved |
24 (6 inch) skewers |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
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