Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, feta, and mint offer a cool summer snack, easy for gatherings or light Mediterranean appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 16 fresh mint leaves, washed and dried

→ Dairy

03 - 8 ounces 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

→ Other

07 - 16 small wooden or bamboo skewers

# How To Make It:

01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes for assembly.
02 - Thread one cube of watermelon, one mint leaf, and one cube of feta onto each skewer. Repeat with all skewers.
03 - Place assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and, if desired, balsamic glaze over the skewers. Finish with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate skewers for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you whisper this recipe to a friend, they'll thank you for saving their next summer soirée.
  • The quick assembly means you spend less time in the kitchen and more time soaking up the sunshine.
02 -
  • If you cut the watermelon too early and leave it sitting, it leaks juice everywhere—build your skewers soon after slicing.
  • Skipping the balsamic glaze once made the flavors feel cleaner, but adding it sometimes turns the skewers into a conversation piece.
03 -
  • Always cut the ingredients just before assembling; it keeps the textures firm and flavors vivid.
  • A dash of flaky sea salt on top makes the flavors pop—try it right before serving for an extra kick.
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