Description
A refreshing, no-cook appetizer featuring juicy watermelon cubes, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer entertaining and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (cut into 1-inch cubes, approx. 4 cups)
- 4 oz block feta cheese (crumbled, approx. 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (or 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Rinse the watermelon, cut off both ends, and slice down the sides to remove the rind.
- Cut the watermelon flesh into 1-inch thick rounds, then stack and cut into 1-inch uniform cubes. Place in a bowl.
- Crumble the block of feta cheese into large chunks. If too soft, chill for 10 minutes first.
- Thread skewers with the pattern: three watermelon cubes, one chunk of feta, two watermelon cubes.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
- Just before serving, sprinkle torn mint leaves over the skewers.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and add balsamic glaze in zig-zag patterns.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Chill watermelon and feta before assembling for the best texture. Do not assemble skewers too far in advance as watermelon can become soggy. For vegan option, substitute feta with vegan feta or coconut cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon feta skewers, labor day snack, summer appetizer, no cook recipe, minimalist cooking, healthy snack, party food