Patriotic Watermelon Feta Skewers (Printable)
Skewers of juicy watermelon, creamy feta and blueberries, drizzled with honey or balsamic for a festive summer bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit & Cheese
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
→ Garnish & Assembly
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or balsamic glaze (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse and thoroughly drain the blueberries.
02 - Using small skewers or sturdy toothpicks, thread one blueberry, one feta cube, and one watermelon cube onto each skewer. Repeat until approximately 12 skewers are assembled.
03 - Drizzle skewers lightly with honey or balsamic glaze if desired. Sprinkle with freshly chopped mint for enhanced flavor.
04 - Arrange assembled skewers attractively on a serving platter. Serve immediately while well-chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your platter will stand out with barely any work—just thread, drizzle, and go.
- It’s a guaranteed conversation starter because hardly anyone can resist picking one up.
02 -
- The feta will crumble if you rush or use a dull knife, so take your time slicing it.
- Chilling your platter first makes a bigger difference than you think—it keeps everything from getting watery too quickly.
03 -
- Use thick toothpicks or mini skewers so nothing splits or falls apart in transit.
- Give your feta and watermelon a quick pat dry with a paper towel so the cubes stay firm and easy to handle.