Description
Skewered cheese and olives are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, perfect for any gathering. These vibrant skewers combine creamy feta or gouda, briny green olives, and sweet cherry tomatoes for a flavor-packed experience. Grilled to perfection, they create a delightful contrast of textures and tastes that will transport you to sunny Mediterranean shores. Ideal as appetizers or snacks, these skewers are sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup feta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup gouda cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup green olives (pitted)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating between cubes of cheese, olives, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves. Aim for three pieces of each ingredient per skewer.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the assembled skewers to enhance flavor and prevent sticking.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350°F/175°C). Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes until the cheese starts melting slightly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg