Watermelon Feta and Mint Skewers (Print Version)
Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and mint threaded on skewers, drizzled with olive oil and pepper for a fresh summer bite.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 24 fresh mint leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve (optional)
06 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - Slice the seedless watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even presentation.
02 - Gently rinse fresh mint leaves under cold water and pat completely dry with a paper towel.
03 - Thread one cube of watermelon, a single mint leaf, and one cube of feta cheese sequentially onto each toothpick or small bamboo skewer. Repeat to fill the skewer, finishing with a watermelon cube on top for a vibrant appearance.
04 - Arrange all assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter.
05 - Lightly drizzle the skewers with extra virgin olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - For added flavor and presentation, finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your friends will think you worked harder than you did—the colors alone earn bonus points.
- The salty-sweet freshness is honestly addictive, and everyone reaches for seconds.
02 -
- If the melon is too wet, the feta will slip off, so pat everything dry before assembling.
- I once subbed in grocery store crumbled feta and it was a crumbly disaster—stick to a block if you can.
03 -
- Chill your platter before arranging the skewers—everything stays cold longer and the cheese is firmer.
- Don’t underestimate the power of fresh black pepper; it brightens the whole platter.