Fresh Watermelon Feta Skewers with Easy Mint Balsamic Glaze
A refreshing and easy-to-make summer snack featuring juicy watermelon cubes, crumbly feta, fresh mint leaves, and a homemade balsamic glaze. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Crumbled feta cheese (preferably firm and tangy)
- Fresh mint leaves, whole and rinsed
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper (optional)
- Wooden or bamboo skewers, about 12 inches long, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Pour ½ cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and reduce, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, aiming for uniform size.
- Crumble the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces and pat dry the fresh mint leaves.
- Thread one watermelon cube, followed by a mint leaf (folded if large), then a small chunk of feta onto each skewer. Repeat to fill with 3–4 sets.
- Lightly sprinkle the assembled skewers with salt and black pepper if desired.
- Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving. Optionally, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
Use firm, ripe watermelon to prevent cubes from falling apart. Reduce balsamic vinegar slowly over medium-low heat to avoid bitterness. Assemble skewers gently to avoid crushing watermelon. Store assembled skewers covered in the fridge up to 24 hours; add glaze just before serving. For a warm twist, briefly grill or broil skewers to caramelize glaze and soften watermelon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: watermelon skewers, feta cheese, balsamic glaze, summer snack, mint, easy appetizer, party food, healthy snack