Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printer-Friendly)

Cool summer skewers with watermelon, feta, and mint. Great bite-sized snack for gatherings.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Cut the seedless watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure consistent presentation and portioning.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer, repeating for all 16 skewers.
03 - Place assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter for optimal visual appeal.
04 - Drizzle the skewers with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze if desired. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate the skewers for up to 1 hour prior to serving for enhanced freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • When you bite into a skewer, the sweet watermelon and salty feta bring out each other's best flavors in a way that surprises every time.
  • It takes minutes to put together but always looks like you spent ages on it, making you look effortlessly impressive.
02 -
  • If you use wet mint leaves, your skewers get slippery and messy—I learned that the hard way.
  • Best results come from making these right before guests arrive; watermelon gets watery and feta sweats if left too long.
03 -
  • Never let skewers sit too long after dressing—the watermelon will weep and the feta softens quickly.
  • For crisp presentation, dry all ingredients thoroughly and use a chilled serving platter.
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