Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printable Version)

Refreshing skewers with watermelon, feta, and mint. Perfect for summer appetizers or easy snacks.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Slice seedless watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes.
02 - Thread a cube of watermelon, a mint leaf, and a cube of feta onto each skewer. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
03 - Arrange assembled skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
04 - Drizzle each skewer with extra virgin olive oil and, if preferred, balsamic glaze. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour for optimal freshness.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This recipe is my go-to party trick because the flavors feel so bright and refreshing together.
  • You only need a handful of ingredients and hardly any prep time, making it the ultimate low-stress appetizer.
02 -
  • If you use pre-crumbled feta, it won't stay on the skewer – always cut from a block.
  • Drying the watermelon cubes stops extra juice from washing out the flavors and keeps your platter neat.
03 -
  • Cut the feta with a sharp knife to guarantee tidy cubes—ragged edges tend to crumble.
  • The secret to balanced flavor is a light hand with olive oil and glaze so every bite shines without sogginess.
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