Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers
Festive and refreshing watermelon cubes paired with salty feta and fresh mint on skewers, perfect for a light appetizer. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 small, cut into 1-inch cubes seedless watermelon
- 8 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes feta cheese
- 24 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined to make a light dressing.
- Step 2: Thread 1 cube of watermelon, 1 fresh mint leaf, and 1 cube of feta cheese alternately onto each of the 12 wooden skewers until all ingredients are used.
- Step 3: Arrange the skewers on a platter and drizzle the lime-honey dressing evenly over them right before serving for a refreshing and colorful appetizer.







