Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printable Version)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint combined on skewers with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Produce

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

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Equipment

07 - 16 bamboo or cocktail skewers

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern. Repeat layering for longer skewers if desired.
03 - Transfer assembled skewers to a chilled serving platter in a single layer.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over skewers. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Crown skewers with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes flat, leaving you time to actually enjoy your guests instead of being tethered to the stove.
  • The flavors hit you with this perfect sweet-salty-herbal balance that feels fancy but tastes completely natural.
  • They're naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and visually stunning, so everyone at the table feels welcomed.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything with this recipe, so keep your watermelon and feta chilled until the very last moment, because room temperature watermelon loses its refreshing quality and becomes forgettable.
  • Don't assemble these more than 30 minutes ahead unless you enjoy soggy mint and weeping watermelon juice, but do cut all your ingredients in advance so you're ready to skewer in seconds.
03 -
  • Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes before threading, so they don't splinter and actually look nice on the finished plate.
  • If you cut your watermelon and feta ahead of time, store them in separate containers so the watermelon juice doesn't make the feta soggy.
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