Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers Easy Summer Party Recipe
These Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers are a quick, refreshing, and easy-to-make summer snack combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and bright mint for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and herbaceous flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 4 skewers per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) fresh seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces (225g) creamy, crumbly feta cheese, cut into ¾ inch cubes
- 20 fresh mint leaves, washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 medium lime, juiced (about 1 tablespoon, optional)
- Honey, for drizzling (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wooden or bamboo skewers, about 6 inches long
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the watermelon. Cut into roughly 1-inch cubes, aiming for uniform size.
- Slice the feta into similar-sized cubes (about ¾ inch). If crumbly, gently press into cubes.
- Pick fresh mint leaves, wash, and pat dry thoroughly.
- Optional: In a mixing bowl, gently toss watermelon cubes with olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the skewers by threading a watermelon cube, a folded mint leaf, then a feta cube, repeating until the skewer is full (3-4 pieces per skewer).
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with honey if desired and garnish with extra mint leaves.
- Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
Use a creamy, crumbly feta for best texture. Optional drizzle of honey or fresh lime juice enhances flavor. Keep skewers chilled and assemble close to serving time to avoid sogginess. For grilling, briefly grill watermelon cubes 2-3 minutes per side before assembling. For dairy-free, substitute feta with marinated tofu or vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 skewers (150
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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