Description
A refreshing, no-cook appetizer combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta cheese, fresh mint, and a balsamic glaze. These skewers are visually stunning, naturally gluten-free, and ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (block feta preferred)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (or 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar reduced by half)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Soak 10-inch bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 15 minutes to prevent breaking.
- Drain the feta cheese thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Cube the watermelon and feta into uniform 1/2-inch pieces.
- Thread the skewers with a pattern of one watermelon cube, one feta cube, and a few mint leaves, ending with a watermelon cube.
- If making homemade glaze, simmer 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan for 5-8 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers and sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
Notes
Do not add the balsamic glaze until just before serving to prevent the watermelon from becoming soggy. For best texture, let watermelon cubes sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before assembling. These can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance without the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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