Fresh Watermelon Feta Basil Skewers Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Summer Snack
A quick and easy summer snack featuring juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh basil, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing bite on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes (for homemade balsamic glaze, optional)
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Feta cheese, block, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Fresh basil leaves, whole
- Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
- Wooden skewers, 6-inch
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes and feta cheese into matching 1-inch cubes. Keep refrigerated until ready to assemble.
- To make homemade balsamic glaze (optional): Pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Assemble the skewers by threading one cube of watermelon, followed by a fresh basil leaf (folded if large), then a cube of feta cheese, and finish with another basil leaf or watermelon cube. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter and lightly drizzle balsamic glaze over the top. Optionally, add a tiny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving. If chilling, drizzle the glaze just before serving.
Notes
Use fresh basil leaves for best flavor; if large, fold or tear to fit skewers. Keep watermelon and feta chilled until assembly. Drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving to avoid sogginess. Soak wooden skewers in water if planning to grill or toast to prevent burning. For vegan option, substitute feta with marinated tofu and use honey-free glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2.5
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