Grilled Watermelon and Feta Skewers with Mint and Honey

Thread alternating cubes of watermelon and feta onto the soaked wooden skewers.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 8 oz block feta cheese, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. Thread alternating cubes of watermelon and feta onto the soaked wooden skewers.
2. Brush the skewers lightly with olive oil so they do not stick to the grates.
3. Heat a grill to high and grill the skewers for about 1 minute per side, just to get light char marks.
4. Whisk the honey with the lime juice to make a quick glaze.
5. Arrange the grilled skewers on a platter and drizzle with the honey-lime glaze.
6. Scatter the torn mint leaves over the top.
7. Finish with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper just before serving.
8. Serve immediately while the watermelon is warm and the feta is soft and jammy at the edges.
9. The pairing of sweet watermelon and salty feta is a beloved summer combination across Greece and the eastern Mediterranean, where the two are often tossed cold with mint. A quick turn on the grill deepens the fruit's sweetness and gives the cheese a soft char, making an elegant, unexpected appetizer that cuts beautifully through the smoke of a heavier cookout menu.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 14g
• Sodium: 420mg