Watermelon Feta And Mint Skewers (Printable)
Juicy watermelon, creamy feta and mint on skewers, drizzled with olive oil and cracked pepper.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 24 fresh mint leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve (optional)
06 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cut seedless watermelon and feta cheese into consistent 1-inch cubes for even assembly.
02 - Gently rinse mint leaves under cool water and pat dry thoroughly.
03 - Thread a watermelon cube, a mint leaf, and a feta cube onto each skewer, repeating the sequence to fill, ending with a watermelon cube on top.
04 - Arrange assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter.
05 - Lightly drizzle skewers with extra virgin olive oil and season gently with freshly ground black pepper.
06 - If desired, finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze just prior to serving.
# Expert Advice:
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- These skewers look impressive but come together faster than you can finish a glass of lemonade.
- The combination of salty feta and juicy melon is surprisingly addictive—no one ever stops at just one.
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- Don’t assemble too early—watermelon juices can seep and soften the feta if they sit out too long.
- Lining up the cubes before threading makes the process smoother and keeps the ratios just right.
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- Use a sharp knife for clean feta and watermelon cuts—the presentation really shines with tidy cubes.
- Chilling the platter before assembling helps everything stay firm and fresh as guests dig in.