Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printer-friendly)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint combine on skewers for a light summer starter.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

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

→ Cheese

03 - 8 ounces 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 watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cheese cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern. Repeat layering for longer skewers if desired.
03 - Place assembled skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
04 - Drizzle olive oil across all skewers. Apply balsamic glaze if using. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make them right before guests arrive without breaking a sweat.
  • The sweet watermelon and salty feta create this unexpectedly perfect balance that keeps people reaching for just one more.
  • Served cold, they're exactly what you want during hot weather when cooking feels like a punishment.
02 -
  • Don't assemble these more than a few hours ahead or the watermelon will weep and make everything soggy—it's better to prep your ingredients separately and thread them just before serving.
  • The temperature matters more than you'd think; serve them straight from the fridge because warm feta loses its firm structure and the watermelon flavor becomes one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon the day before and cut it ahead of time so you're not rushing with a knife in the heat right before guests arrive.
  • If your feta crumbles when you cut it, freeze the block for 30 minutes first—it'll slice clean and cube beautifully.
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