Description
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Skewers are a refreshing and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for summer gatherings. Combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and salty feta cheese, these colorful skewers are garnished with fresh mint and optional balsamic glaze for an elegant, no-cook dish ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into thick rounds and halved
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 20–24 small cocktail skewers or toothpicks
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped or whole
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes, slice the cucumber into thick rounds and then halve them, and cut the feta cheese into 1-inch cubes to ensure uniformity for easy skewering.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread one cube of watermelon, followed by one piece of halved cucumber, and finish with one cube of feta cheese onto each cocktail skewer or toothpick, creating a colorful layered bite.
- Arrange and Garnish: Place the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the skewers to add a refreshing aroma and visual appeal. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze if desired to enhance sweet and tangy flavors.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the skewers immediately for the freshest taste, or chill them in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving to enjoy a cool and refreshing appetizer.
Notes
- Use a melon baller instead of cubing the watermelon for a fun and elegant presentation.
- Substitute feta cheese with mozzarella or goat cheese for a different, yet delicious flavor profile.
- These skewers are best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 hour without compromising texture.
