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Watermelon Feta Skewers

Refreshing cubes of sweet watermelon with salty feta, fresh mint, and balsamic drizzle

cold_biteEasyMediterranean
Prep15 min0Total15 minServes24Tempcold
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 4 cupswatermelon(cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 8 ozfeta cheese(cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 24fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tbspbalsamic glaze
  • 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 tspflaky sea salt
  • 0.25 tspblack pepper(freshly cracked)
  • 24small skewers or picks
Make Ahead

Watermelon and feta can be cubed up to 4 hours ahead; refrigerate separately. Assemble just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Thread onto each skewer: watermelon cube, mint leaf, feta cube, watermelon cube
  2. 2Arrange skewers on serving platter
  3. 3Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil
  4. 4Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cracked pepper
  5. 5Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour
Notes
Pro Tips

Choose a seedless watermelon that feels heavy for its size. Greek feta is creamier and less crumbly than other varieties. The balsamic should be thick enough to drizzle without running. Chill the platter before assembling for maximum refreshment.

History & Origin

The combination of watermelon and feta cheese is a beloved Greek summer tradition. The sweet, juicy melon paired with briny, creamy feta creates perfect flavor contrast, while mint adds freshness that makes this dish essential for hot weather entertaining.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
roséwhite-winevodkagin
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