Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Print View)

Light skewers featuring watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint for a refreshing summer bite.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 16 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, optional
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Equipment

07 - 16 bamboo or cocktail skewers

# Directions:

01 - Cut the watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes and rinse the mint leaves thoroughly under cool water
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern, repeating sequence for longer skewers if desired
03 - Arrange all assembled skewers in a single layer on a chilled serving platter
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the skewers and apply balsamic glaze if desired, then sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper
05 - Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while ingredients remain chilled

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're assembled in minutes with zero cooking, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • The combination of cold, juicy watermelon with salty feta and that bright mint hit feels like summer doing all the heavy lifting for you.
02 -
  • Watermelon releases juice the longer it sits, so if you cut everything too far in advance, you'll end up with soggy skewers and a puddle on your platter—assemble right before serving and thank me later.
  • The size of your cubes matters more than you'd expect because uneven pieces look sloppy and some will slide off while others stick stubbornly, so take the extra minute to cut them consistently.
03 -
  • Keep everything cold right up until the moment your guests arrive—chill your platter in the refrigerator beforehand so the skewers stay crisp longer once they're arranged.
  • If your watermelon isn't as sweet as you'd hoped, a tiny drizzle of honey mixed into the balsamic glaze can rescue the whole batch.
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