Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printer-friendly)
Juicy watermelon, creamy feta and mint on skewers, finished with olive oil, black pepper and optional balsamic.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 24 fresh mint leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
06 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
# How to Make It:
01 - Cut the seedless watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes.
02 - Rinse fresh mint leaves under cold water and gently pat dry with paper towels.
03 - On each skewer, thread a watermelon cube, a mint leaf, and a feta cube. Repeat the sequence, finishing with a watermelon cube on top.
04 - Arrange the filled skewers neatly on a serving platter.
05 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the skewers and apply freshly ground black pepper to taste. If desired, finish with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze before presenting.
# Expert Tips:
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- Your friends will think you bought these at a high-end caterer, but they're secretly a breeze to make.
- The combination of juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fragrant mint never misses, even on the hottest days.
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- If you rush and don't dry the mint well, the leaves go limp and slick on the skewer.
- Cutting the feta with a wet knife keeps it from crumbling so every cube looks tidy.
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- Threading the feta gently prevents splitting—slide it on with a twist rather than forcing.
- Stacking ingredients in a tidy order stops the skewers from toppling on the plate.