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EUROPEAN OLIVE SKEWERS

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Making European Olive Tapas is easy, affordable, and fun.

Provided by Janice

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Manzanilla, Hojiblanca, or Gordal olives
Sliced or cubed firm cheese of your choice
Cherry tomatoes
Deli meats of your choice
Fresh or pickled vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, onions, pickles, etc.
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar or Balsamic glaze
Herbs or seasoning of your choice

Steps:

To make your European olive tapas, simply alternate your olives and cubed or sliced cheese, meat, and veggies on your skewers/banderillas. Your skewers can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

MARINATED FETA AND OLIVE SKEWERS

Marinated Feta and Olive Skewers image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings (24 skewers)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 17 milligrams, Sodium 435 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3.5 milligrams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 3 grams