By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
190 cal · 20 min
Feta Cheese Bites
Recipe GLPRaccf258bf3f8ab
Simple, elegant feta cheese cubes infused with aromatic fennel seeds and bright lemon zest. A Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that requires no cooking—perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a light, protein-rich snack.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Directions
Toast the fennel seeds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Transfer to a shallow bowl and let cool slightly.
Add the lemon zest to the toasted fennel seeds and mix gently to combine.
Place the feta cheese cubes in a serving bowl or on a small platter.
Sprinkle the fennel and lemon zest mixture evenly over the feta cubes, coating them lightly. Serve immediately at room temperature.
Comments
Feta and lemon zest are easy finds at any Charlotte grocer, but fennel seeds mean a second stop at Harris Teeter's spice section or ALDI, adding friction to a weeknight. The ingredient list is sparse enough that cost per serving depends entirely on feta quality—budget $2 to $3 per serving for decent cheese, which is reasonable but not cheap for an appetizer. The 20-minute claim assumes the feta is already portioned and ready; actual prep including zesting and rolling into bites runs closer to 25-30 minutes. This works best as a same-night appetizer for a gathering rather than a make-ahead dish, and the small batch suits entertaining more than family dinner.
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