Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printable Version)

A vibrant skewer featuring juicy watermelon, feta, mint, drizzled with olive oil for a refreshing, easy bite.

# 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 - Slice seedless watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife on a cutting board.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one cube of feta onto each skewer. Repeat for all skewers.
03 - Position assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and, if desired, balsamic glaze over the skewers. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate skewers for up to 1 hour prior to serving for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s a party trick disguised as a healthy bite—everyone asks how you made it.
  • The salty, creamy feta and juicy watermelon never fail to lift the mood.
02 -
  • Cutting the watermelon and feta too small makes threading tricky and the cubes lose their shape fast.
  • I learned that drying mint thoroughly prevents messy, soggy skewers—worth the extra minute.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean, even cubes or the feta will crumble.
  • Let the mint leaves dry completely before assembly—otherwise, they slip right off.
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