Melon Watermelon Feta Skewers (Printable)

Juicy watermelon and creamy feta combine with mint and olive oil for a fresh summer skewer.

# 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 oz 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 Make It:

01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into even 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern. Repeat layering if creating longer skewers.
03 - Carefully arrange assembled skewers on a chilled serving platter in an organized presentation.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over skewers. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can prep everything in under 15 minutes, making it perfect when unexpected guests arrive or you're short on time.
  • The combination of cool, juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint actually tastes like summer feels.
02 -
  • If you assemble these more than an hour ahead, the watermelon will weep and make everything soggy—it's worth waiting to thread them until just before serving.
  • Cutting everything to the same size isn't just pretty; it changes how the flavors land together and makes each bite feel intentional.
03 -
  • If your bamboo skewers are thin, thread them through the mint leaf carefully rather than trying to wrap the leaf around the skewer—it holds better and looks cleaner.
  • Make a batch and keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 hours, then plate them just before serving to keep everything looking fresh and tasting cold.
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