Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers Easy Summer Party Recipe
These fresh watermelon feta mint skewers are a quick, easy, and refreshing summer snack combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and bright mint for a perfect bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Feta cheese, block-style, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Fresh mint leaves, whole, washed and patted dry
- Optional: Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzle
- Optional: Freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: Fresh lime or lemon juice
- Optional: Honey, lightly drizzled
Instructions
- Slice seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes, aiming for firm but juicy pieces.
- Cut block feta into 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife, being gentle to avoid crumbling.
- Rinse fresh mint leaves and pat dry with a paper towel, keeping them whole.
- Thread one watermelon cube, followed by a mint leaf (folded if large), then a feta cube onto each skewer. Repeat if skewers are long enough.
- Optionally, drizzle extra-virgin olive oil or honey over the skewers. Sprinkle cracked black pepper or squeeze fresh lime juice for added flavor.
- Chill the skewers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors and keep watermelon crisp.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before use to prevent splintering if grilling. For extra juicy watermelon, drain cubes on paper towels to avoid soggy skewers. Assemble just before serving or refrigerate no longer than a few hours to maintain freshness. Variations include swapping feta for goat cheese or tofu for vegan options, adding berries, or lightly grilling watermelon cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 skewers
- Calories: 90120
- Sugar: 910
- Sodium: 250300
- Fat: 57
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
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