Watermelon Feta Skewers (Printable Version)

Juicy watermelon cubes paired with creamy feta and fresh mint on skewers, perfect for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 16 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Cheese

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

→ Equipment

07 - 16 bamboo or cocktail skewers

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern. Repeat layering for longer skewers if desired.
03 - Arrange completed skewers on a chilled serving platter in a single layer or standing upright.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over all skewers. Brush with balsamic glaze if using. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while chilled.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • They're ready in 15 minutes, meaning you can pivot from "what do I serve?" to "impressive appetizer" faster than your guests arrive.
  • The cool sweetness of watermelon against creamy, salty feta is one of those flavor combinations that just works every single time.
  • You don't turn on the stove or oven, which on a hot day feels like an actual gift to yourself.
02 -
  • Assemble these as close to serving as possible—the watermelon releases moisture that can make things soggy if they sit too long.
  • Buy block feta, not crumbled; pre-crumbled feta will fall apart the moment you try to thread it onto a skewer.
03 -
  • Chill everything—watermelon, feta, skewers—before assembling so they hold their temperature longer on a warm day.
  • If your watermelon is unusually watery, let the cubes sit in a fine mesh strainer for 10 minutes while you prep the feta; it prevents the skewers from becoming soggy.
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