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Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers Recipe Easy Summer Appetizer with Balsamic Reduction

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A refreshing and easy summer appetizer combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic reduction glaze. Perfect for quick snacks or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Feta cheese, crumbled or cut into cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves, whole and washed
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (optional)
  • Wooden or metal skewers (about 4 inches long)
  • Flaky sea salt or cracked black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the watermelon. Slice off the rind and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Cut block feta into cubes roughly the same size as the watermelon or form small chunks if crumbled.
  3. Rinse fresh mint leaves and pat dry. Use whole leaves.
  4. Pour ½ cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar if desired. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, and simmer until reduced by half and syrupy (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. Thread a watermelon cube, a mint leaf (folded if large), a feta cube, and another mint leaf onto each skewer. Repeat until skewer is full (3-4 sets).
  6. Arrange skewers on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the balsamic reduction.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt or cracked black pepper over the skewers before serving.

Notes

Use firm, seedless watermelon for best texture. Do not over-reduce balsamic vinegar to avoid bitterness. Assemble skewers just before serving and drizzle balsamic reduction last to keep watermelon crisp. Wooden skewers should be soaked if grilling. Variations include swapping feta for goat cheese, halloumi, or tofu for vegan options.

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Keywords: watermelon skewers, feta cheese, mint, balsamic reduction, summer appetizer, easy snack, fresh, healthy

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