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Watermelon and Feta Skewers with Mint
Recipe

Watermelon and Feta Skewers with Mint

Dessert • South Africa

An easy, no-cook dessert of watermelon and feta threaded onto skewers, finished with mint, lemon and a touch of black pepper.

Why smarter

Naturally sweet fruit does most of the work, while a modest amount of feta adds richness and satisfaction without needing cream or heavy sauces.

Chef tip

Chill the watermelon and feta first—cold ingredients taste sweeter and the feta stays firm on the skewers.

Soft line

Fresh, salty-sweet and ready in minutes.

Ingredients

# Ingredient Text Amount Unit Ingredient Name Notes
1 Seedless watermelon, cut into 16 bite-size cubes (about 600 g) 600.000 g Seedless watermelon Cut into 16 cubes
2 Feta cheese, cut into 16 small cubes (about 120 g) 120.000 g Feta cheese Prefer firm feta; pat dry
3 Fresh mint leaves, roughly torn 10.000 g Fresh mint Plus a few small leaves for garnish
4 Lemon zest 1.000 tsp Lemon zest Finely grated
5 Fresh lemon juice 1.000 tbsp Lemon juice
6 Honey (optional, for extra sweetness) 1.000 tsp Honey Optional
7 Freshly ground black pepper 0.250 tsp Black pepper To taste
8 Wooden skewers 8.000 each Wooden skewers Short skewers or cocktail sticks

Method

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes to prevent splintering (optional for short serving skewers).
  2. Cut the watermelon into 16 bite-size cubes. Cut the feta into 16 small cubes and pat dry with paper towel.
  3. Thread 2 watermelon cubes and 2 feta cubes onto each skewer, alternating as you go.
  4. Arrange the skewers on a platter or tray lined with paper towel to catch any extra juice.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the torn mint, lemon zest, lemon juice and honey (if using).
  6. Spoon or drizzle the mint-lemon dressing lightly over the skewers.
  7. Finish with a little black pepper and a few extra mint leaves.
  8. Serve immediately, or chill for 15–30 minutes for a colder, firmer bite.