Cherry Tomato Marinated Feta and Basil Skewers
Serves: 4
Preparation: Overnight
Cooking Time: No cooking required
Ingredients
- 350g/12oz feta (enough to make 40 squares)
- 120ml/4fl oz extra virgin olive oil
- 1 unwaxed lemon, zest only
- 2 tsp freshly chopped oregano
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 40 cherry tomatoes
- large bunch of basil
- 40 long skewers
Method
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Cut the feta into 40 even squares and place in a bowl. Pour over the olive oil; add the lemon zest, oregano and cracked black pepper. Leaveto marinate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
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To assemble, take a skewer and place a cherry tomato first, follow with a cube of the feta.You could prepare the skewers to this stage in advance, just keep refrigerated.
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Finish each one with a basil leaf. Skewer one tip of the leaf then the other tip so it looks like a little sail. Repeat until you have forty skewers.
- This recipe has one or more red traffic light.It’s fine to eat occasionally or as a treat.