Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh watermelon, feta, and mint create a delightful, light snack fit for summer gatherings or appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 16 fresh mint leaves, washed and dried

→ Dairy

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

→ Other

07 - 16 small wooden or bamboo skewers

# Direction Steps:

01 - Slice the watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent assembly.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer. Repeat until all skewers are completed.
03 - Position the assembled skewers evenly on a serving platter for presentation.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and, if preferred, balsamic glaze over skewers. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can put these skewers together in minutes, but everyone will swear you planned ahead.
  • The burst of salty feta and cool watermelon makes them addictive—one bite always turns into three.
02 -
  • If you cut the watermelon pieces too large, they won’t stay put—keep your cubes bite-sized.
  • The day I skipped drying the mint, it wilted and slid out; learning to gently pat the leaves dry made all the difference.
03 -
  • Lay the skewers in single layers to avoid soggy bottoms—learned after a few squishy batches.
  • A drizzle of quality olive oil lifts the whole thing, so never skip it.
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