Cold kebabs with ham, zucchini and feta: the summer aperitif recipe

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ingredients

  • greek feta
    200 grams
    • 250 kcal

  • Zucchini
    1
    • 17 kcal

  • Ham


    100 grams

  • salt
    to taste
    • 21 kcal

  • pepper
    to taste
    • 79 kcal

  • Extra virgin olive oil


    to taste
    • 0 kcal

  • Basil
    to taste
    • 15 kcal

Calories refer to 100 grams of product

the cold skewers with ham, zucchini and feta they are a fresh and tasty aperitif, ideal on hot summer days. They are ready in an instant and you will need them to make them some simple ingredients: just sauté a few zucchini in pieces, then alternate them with cubes of feta, coated with raw ham. The result is a tasty and colorful snack, which can also be preparedand in advance: serve it on the occasion of a aperitif, a buffet or a brunch, or enjoy it as single dish for a quick and light meal, complete with a seasonal salad and toast. Find out how to make your own skewers by following our simple recipe step by step and have fun varying the cheeses, meats and vegetables to suit your tastes.

How to make cold kebabs with ham, zucchini and feta

Cold kebabs with ham zucchini and feta the summer aperitif

Cut the feta into regular cubes (1).

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Wash the zucchini and cut them. Cut it in half then cut it into pieces (2).

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Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan, add the zucchini and blanch for a few minutes (3).

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Season the zucchini with a pinch of salt, pepper and another drizzle of oil (4).

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Compose the skewers by alternating the zucchini with the cubes of feta, wrapped in raw ham (5).

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Continue like this until all the ingredients are used up (6).

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Transfer the skewers to a serving dish, complete with a few basil leaves and serve (7).

Advice

This skewer recipe is very versatile and lends itself to many variations: you can cut the zucchini into strips, grill them and then wrap them like a bun; you can also replace them with cherry tomatoes or sliced ​​peppers, and add other cheeses (like ovoline mozzarella) and cold cuts (speck, cooked ham); you can also add diced avocado and pitted olives.

For a version more delicious and crispy, pass the zucchini in one breadcrumbs eggs and breadcrumbs, then fry them in plenty of hot seed oil, until lightly browned. Then proceed to the production of your skewers according to the recipe.

You can also garnish your skewers with a few drops of basil pesto or add an emulsion based on oil, lemon juice and parsley.

storage

We advise you to eat the kebabs during the day after leaving them to cool in the refrigerator, covered with a sheet of cling film.

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