Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint combined in a light, refreshing bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 12 large fresh mint leaves

→ Dairy

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into evenly sized 1-inch cubes for uniform presentation and consistent bites.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf (folded if oversized), and one feta cube onto each skewer. Repeat pattern until all 12 skewers are filled.
03 - Arrange filled skewers on a serving platter in a visually appealing arrangement.
04 - Drizzle skewers with extra virgin olive oil and optional balsamic glaze across the surface.
05 - Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, perfect when you're already sweating through the summer.
  • The contrast between cold watermelon and creamy feta hits differently than you'd expect, like a salty-sweet surprise your mouth wasn't quite ready for.
  • Everyone assumes they're fancy enough to impress, but honestly, a kid could assemble them.
02 -
  • If you assemble these more than an hour before serving, the watermelon will release water and make everything soggy—so either do it right before guests arrive or keep the components separate and assemble on the platter.
  • Cold feta tastes better than room temperature, so pull it from the fridge right before cubing, and consider chilling your assembled skewers for 10 minutes if you have time.
03 -
  • If you're making these for a crowd, prep your watermelon and feta cubes the night before and store them separately in sealed containers, then assemble them just before the event to keep everything fresh and crisp.
  • A micro-planer or fine grater makes it easy to add lemon zest or lime zest at the last second, which adds brightness that people always notice but can't quite name.
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