These easy Greek Salad Skewers are a fresh, colorful, no-cook appetizer that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, brunches, holidays, and family gatherings. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re quick to prepare, easy to transport, and can be made ahead of time.
Each skewer combines crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, salty olives, and creamy feta cheese, all coated in your favorite Greek or Italian dressing. The result is a delicious bite-sized appetizer that’s vegetarian, low carb, and naturally gluten-free when you use a gluten-free dressing.
Why You’ll Love These Greek Salad Skewers
These little appetizers are ideal when you need something simple that can feed a crowd. There’s no cooking involved, and most of the preparation can be done several hours or even the night before.
They’re also easy to customize. Use Kalamata olives for a traditional Mediterranean flavor, or swap them for green olives if you prefer. You can even add thin pieces of red onion, fresh herbs, or other salad ingredients you enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved if large
- 1 large cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 jar (9.5 oz) pitted Kalamata olives, drained
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese, cut into 36 bite-sized cubes
- Greek or Italian salad dressing, as needed
- Small appetizer skewers
How to Make Greek Salad Skewers
Start by placing the cucumber pieces, tomatoes, and drained olives in a bowl. Add your favorite Greek or Italian dressing and gently toss until everything is coated.
Place the feta cubes in a separate bowl and add a little dressing. Keeping the feta separate helps prevent it from breaking apart while you mix the vegetables.
Cover the bowls and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. This gives the ingredients plenty of time to absorb the flavorful dressing.
When you’re ready to serve, thread an olive, tomato, cucumber piece, and feta cube onto each small skewer. Place the feta on the end because its firm, square shape helps the skewers stand upright on a serving platter.
Arrange the finished skewers on a plate or tray and serve chilled.
Tips for the Best Skewers
- If your tomatoes are small enough, you can leave them whole instead of cutting them in half.
- Use pitted olives to make the skewers easier and safer to eat.
- Cut the feta into fairly large cubes so it stays firm on the skewer.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill for extra color and flavor.
- For the best texture, keep the assembled skewers refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
- If you need the recipe to be gluten-free, check the dressing label before using it.
Make-Ahead Option
One of the best things about these Greek Salad Skewers is that you can prepare them in advance. Marinate the vegetables and feta several hours ahead or the night before, then assemble the skewers shortly before serving.
They’re especially convenient for parties because they can be served cold and don’t require plates, forks, or reheating.
Serving Ideas
Serve these colorful skewers as an appetizer alongside other finger foods, or arrange them on a large platter for a party buffet. They’re great for summer gatherings, brunches, birthdays, game-day celebrations, potlucks, showers, and holiday parties.
The combination of crunchy vegetables, creamy feta, savory olives, and tangy dressing makes every bite fresh, flavorful, and satisfying.
Recipe at a Glance
Prep Time: About 15 minutes
Marinating Time: A few hours or overnight
Servings: 36 skewers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek-inspired
Diet: Vegetarian, low carb, gluten-free when using suitable dressing