Fresh Watermelon Feta Skewers Recipe Easy 5-Minute Summer Appetizer
A refreshing and sophisticated summer appetizer combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, tangy balsamic glaze, and fresh mint. Ready in about 5 minutes with no cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Block of firm, crumbly feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Fresh mint leaves, washed and whole
- ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Wooden or bamboo skewers (4-6 inches long), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour ½ cup (120 ml) of balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it reduce gently for about 8-10 minutes until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel if very juicy to avoid sogginess.
- Cube the feta cheese into approximately 1-inch cubes. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes if very soft to firm it up.
- Assemble the skewers by threading one watermelon cube, then a mint leaf folded in half, followed by a feta cube. Repeat if skewers are long enough, but usually one of each works best.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving plate. Drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers using a spoon or small brush.
- Optionally garnish with extra fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not over-reduce the balsamic glaze to avoid it becoming sticky solid. Chill feta briefly if too soft for neat cubes. Fold mint leaves in half to help them stay on skewers. Prepare skewers close to serving time to avoid sogginess. Optionally soak wooden skewers in water if grilling. Variations include swapping feta for goat cheese or tofu, or using honey-lime drizzle instead of balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 skewers
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 67
- Sodium: 250300
- Fat: 67
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 78
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
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