Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers with Easy Zesty Chili Lime Dressing
A refreshing and flavorful summer snack featuring juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint leaves on skewers, drizzled with a zesty chili lime dressing. Perfect for parties and quick gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Seedless fresh watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Feta cheese, crumbled or cut into 1-inch cubes
- Fresh mint leaves, whole and washed
- For the Zesty Chili Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional extras:
- Toasted pepitas or chopped pistachios
- Fresh basil leaves (as an alternative to mint)
- Halloumi cheese (as a feta substitute for grilling)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, aiming for uniform size for even skewering (about 10 minutes).
- Cube or crumble the feta cheese into pieces similar in size to the watermelon cubes.
- Wash and dry the mint leaves, removing any thick stems.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, chili powder, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the chili lime dressing (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble the skewers by threading one watermelon cube, one mint leaf (folded if large), and one feta cube onto each skewer. Repeat until the skewer is filled with 3-4 pieces.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle the chili lime dressing evenly over them, or serve the dressing on the side for dipping (about 5 minutes).
Notes
Prepare watermelon and feta up to a day ahead and keep refrigerated. Assemble skewers just before serving to keep mint fresh and prevent sogginess. If watermelon is very juicy, pat cubes dry with paper towel before skewering. Serve skewers slightly chilled but not ice-cold for best flavor. Dressing can be adjusted for spice level. Optional to add toasted nuts or substitute herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 skewers per
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: watermelon skewers, feta cheese, mint, chili lime dressing, summer appetizer, easy party snack, fresh fruit skewers, gluten-free, vegetarian