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Greek Feta & Cucumber Bite Skewers — A Refreshing Mediterranean Snack Recipe

Name: Greek Feta & Cucumber Bite Skewers — A Refreshing Mediterranean Snack Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 Persian or seedless cucumber; 100 g block feta cheese (preferably sheep’s milk); 8–10 Kalamata olives; 8–10 toothpicks or cocktail skewers; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes or hot sauce; Salt (optional, for cucumber prep); Olive oil; Oregano; Lemon zest

BySimon Carel December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

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Introduction

These Greek Feta & Cucumber Bite Skewers are a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean snack, perfect for gatherings or a light appetizer. Combining creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and briny olives, they offer a delightful balance with a spicy-sweet honey drizzle.

The image shows several small stack appetizers arranged in a row on a white plate placed over a white marbled surface. Each appetizer has three layers: at the bottom a thick round slice of dark green cucumber with a slightly glossy texture, in the middle a thick square piece of white feta cheese speckled with green herbs and red pepper flakes, and on top a shiny black olive pierced by a wooden toothpick. Drops of golden olive oil surround the stacks, and small green herb leaves are scattered around the plate. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 Persian or seedless cucumber
100 g block feta cheese (preferably sheep’s milk)
8–10 Kalamata olives
8–10 toothpicks or cocktail skewers
2 tbsp honey (for hot honey drizzle)
1/2 tsp red chili flakes or hot sauce
Salt (optional, for cucumber prep)
Olive oil, oregano, lemon zest (optional garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse the cucumber and slice into thick rounds about ½ inch thick. Optionally, sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then blot dry with a paper towel.
Step 2: Drain and pat dry the block of feta cheese. Cut it into cubes roughly the same size as the cucumber slices.
Step 3: Assemble each skewer by stacking one cucumber slice, one feta cube, and one Kalamata olive. Pierce through all three layers with a toothpick or cocktail skewer.
Step 4: To make the hot honey drizzle, microwave the honey for 10–15 seconds until warm. Stir in red chili flakes or hot sauce, then let it rest to infuse the flavor.
Step 5: Just before serving, drizzle the skewers with the hot honey. Optionally, garnish with a light drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of oregano, or some lemon zest for extra aroma and flavor.

Tips & Variations

Use Persian cucumbers for a mild flavor and less bitterness in the peel; seedless cucumbers also work well.
For a milder spice, reduce the chili flakes or omit the hot sauce in the honey drizzle.
Substitute Kalamata olives with green olives or stuffed olives for different flavor profiles.
Try adding a small basil or mint leaf between the layers for a fresh herbal note.

Storage

Store any assembled skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For best texture, add the hot honey drizzle right before serving to keep the cucumber crisp and the feta fresh. Leftover ingredients can be stored separately for longer freshness.

How to Serve

A white plate holds a row of small stacked appetizers, each with three layers: the bottom layer is a thick slice of fresh cucumber with a green, slightly shiny skin and a pale green inside, the middle layer is a square piece of white feta cheese speckled with chopped green herbs and red pepper flakes, and the top layer is a shiny dark purple olive that is skewered with a wooden toothpick. The appetizers are lightly drizzled with golden olive oil, and small bits of chopped parsley are scattered around them on the plate. The background is a white marbled texture, and the focus is on the front appetizer with the others softly blurred behind. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these skewers in advance?

You can assemble the skewers a few hours ahead and keep them refrigerated, but it’s best to add the hot honey drizzle just before serving to maintain the freshness and texture.