Summer Watermelon Feta Skewers (Printable Version)

Colorful skewers with watermelon, feta, and mint, dressed lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

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

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Equipment

07 - 16 small wooden skewers or toothpicks

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Thread one cube of watermelon onto each skewer, followed by a mint leaf and a cube of feta cheese. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
02 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The sweet-salty-fresh trinity somehow tastes more sophisticated than the effort it takes to assemble them.
  • They're naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so you're not scrambling to accommodate everyone at the table.
02 -
  • If you assemble these more than a couple hours ahead, the watermelon starts leaking juice and makes everything soggy; 30 minutes before serving is the sweet spot.
  • The balsamic glaze actually matters way more than I expected it to, turning these from refreshing into genuinely crave-worthy.
03 -
  • Freeze the feta cubes for 30 minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm; they'll stay firmer and more flavorful longer.
  • The balsamic glaze should be thick and syrupy, not regular balsamic vinegar, so it clings to the skewers instead of dripping everywhere.
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