Description
A refreshing and delightful appetizer combining sweet watermelon, savory feta cheese, and fresh mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 16 bamboo or cocktail skewers
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry.
- Assemble skewers: Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in an alternating pattern.
- Arrange for serving: Place assembled skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
- Finish and season: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over skewers. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Can be made ahead of time, but drizzle with olive oil and glaze just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg