Description
Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers are a refreshing summer appetizer that combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic mint for a perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 16 bamboo or cocktail skewers
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry.
- Assemble skewers: Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern.
- Arrange for serving: Place assembled skewers on a serving platter in single layer.
- Finish and season: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over skewers. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
- For a more flavorful dish, use aged feta cheese.
- These skewers can be prepped in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg