No-Cook Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers Recipe
These refreshing No-Cook Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers combine juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh mint for a light, flavorful appetizer perfect for summer gatherings or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced (about 600 grams / 21 ounces)
- 8 oz feta cheese, block or crumbled (225 grams)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed (about 10 grams)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon: Cut the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes, keeping pieces uniform for easy skewering.
- Slice the feta: Slice the feta block into 1-inch cubes or form small chunks if using crumbled feta.
- Prepare the mint: Pluck fresh mint leaves from stems; use whole or tear larger leaves in half.
- Toss ingredients (optional): In a mixing bowl, gently toss watermelon cubes with olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and mint leaves for even flavor distribution.
- Thread the skewers: Thread the ingredients onto each skewer in the order: watermelon cube, mint leaf, feta cube, repeating until skewer is full.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour covered loosely with plastic wrap.
Notes
- Refrigerate skewers for up to 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors and keep them fresh.
Keywords: watermelon skewers, feta cheese appetizer, mint and watermelon salad, no-cook summer appetizers, healthy fruit skewers
