Summer Watermelon Feta Skewers (Printer View)

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

# What you'll need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 16 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

→ Assembly

07 - 16 small wooden skewers or toothpicks

# Method:

01 - Thread one cube of watermelon onto each skewer, followed by a mint leaf and a cube of feta cheese. Repeat until all 16 skewers are fully assembled.
02 - Arrange assembled skewers on a serving platter in an organized and visually appealing manner.
03 - Drizzle skewers with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze if using. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressive enough to serve at a dinner party but come together faster than you can chill a glass of wine.
  • No cooking means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane when it's sweltering outside.
  • Everyone eats them—kids, adults, people who claim they don't like feta—because the sweetness of the watermelon wins them over.
02 -
  • Assemble these no more than two hours before serving or the watermelon will start leaking juice and turning everything soggy—prep is fine, but final assembly matters.
  • That balsamic glaze is optional for a reason; it's delicious but can overpower the delicate balance if you're heavy-handed, so go easy.
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon a day or two ahead and let it sit on the counter; it actually gets sweeter as it ripens, unlike what most people think.
  • If mint is hard to find or you're not a fan, basil works beautifully, or even a tiny piece of jalapeño if you want to add heat and surprise.
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