Marinated Feta And Olive Skewers

• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
• 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 24 1/2-inch cubes
• 24 fresh mint leaves, small
• 12 pitted green olives, cut in half
• 1/4 large English cucumber, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 24 skewers, 6 inches

1. In a medium bowl, combine the fennel seeds, orange zest, juice and pepper.
2. Gently stir in the feta and marinate for 1 hour at room temp or up to 3 hours in the fridge.
3. To make skewers, place a mint leaf about 3/4-inch up the skewer, then add a chunk of cucumber, and an olive half.
4. Gently place a cube of the marinated feta on the end.
5. These can be made several hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Allow to come to room temp before serving.

fennel seeds, orange zest, orange juice, cracked black, feta cheese, mint, green olives, cucumber, skewers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-feta-and-olive-skewers-437568 (may not work)