Holiday Cranberry-Feta Skewers (View Print Version)

Festive skewers with feta, cranberries, cucumber, and herbs, perfect for bright holiday treats or appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese & Dairy

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, cut into 16 cubes

→ Fruits & Vegetables

02 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into 16 rounds
03 - 16 fresh mint leaves or basil leaves
04 - 16 dried cranberries

→ Nuts (optional)

05 - 2 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped

→ For Drizzling

06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Thread one cube of feta cheese onto each small skewer or cocktail pick.
02 - Place a cucumber slice, a fresh mint leaf, and a dried cranberry onto each skewer following the feta.
03 - Lay the completed skewers neatly on a serving platter.
04 - Drizzle honey and balsamic glaze over the skewers if using.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tangy feta paired with sweet cranberries creates a delightful flavor contrast
  • Easy to prepare and perfect finger food for parties
02 -
  • Substitute goat cheese for feta if desired
  • For extra color, add a cherry tomato or a roasted red pepper piece to each skewer
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs like mint or basil for the best flavor
  • Serve immediately after assembling to maintain freshness
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