Combine the best flavors of summer in these watermelon feta mint bites. So easy, so refreshing, so amazing! A perfect appetizer for your next party!
The combination of flavors in this watermelon feta mint bite make this a perfect summer recipe. Putting it on a stick makes for a fun, hands-free, delicious addition to your BBQ, summer party, or any event! If you can get watermelon around the holidays these look very 'seasonally-colorful' on your buffet table.
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Ingredients
3 ingredients! That's it!
- Watermelon - Summer brings the sweetest, mini, seedless melons!
- Feta Cheese - We recommend the block feta in liquid, available at most grocery stores.
- Mint Leaves - Fresh mint leaves bring this all together.
Use a block of feta, not crumbled feta. Block feta can be cut into pieces and pierced with a pick. Most grocery stores carry this in the deli section. We recommend having an extra block of feta on hand until you get comfortable cutting and skewering this cheese. The cheese will sometimes break when skewered. We want to have enough pieces for all the appetizers. PLUS, feta is great on almost anything! Use any leftover feta with this Corn and Zucchini Galette or an Easy Whipped Feta.
A personal-sized (mini) seedless watermelon is perfect for this recipe and so sweet in the Summer! Cut the melon into smaller, bite sized squares. We were able to cut around 64 pieces from one mini melon. Feel free to make melon balls instead of squares if you like.
Equipment We Used
Picks. We do not recommend using colored toothpicks as the color can come off on the food. We like to use a reusable toothpick, but recognize if you are hosting a large party this may not be feasible. For large parties use a decorative toothpick when possible - like a bamboo knotted toothpick. These are found at most party stores, some grocery stores, or restaurant supply stores. Here are a few of our favorite pick sources.
- Wooden toothpicks - Least expensive and easy to get
- Knotted bamboo toothpicks - Inexpensive and easy to get at many locations
- Bamboo w/’pearl’ - Step up from basic pick and available at Amazon
- Metal cocktail pick - Most expensive option but reusable!
Serving. We like standing these watermelon feta appetizers up on a tray, board, or platter. If the platter will be refilled during the event, then space the bites out so they are easy to pick up and look nice. This can be in rows, patterns, or random. If unable to refill during the event, select a platter that will hold them all either spaced or standing up side by side.
How To Assemble Watermelon, Feta, Mint Bites
Order of assembly. Over the years, we made thousands of these watermelon skewers at the catering company! We found if the melon was on the bottom it would frequently stick to the platter and pull off the pick when guests tried to pick them up. Experiment with the order of ingredients, melon on bottom or feta on bottom, and see which is best for you!
Feta and watermelon are fragile, especially when using picks. Try not to pull the pick out and put it back in the feta as it may break into pieces. If the feta is splitting when you put the pick in, turn the feta to a different side - there seems to be a 'grain' with block feta and if you pierce it 'with the grain' it tends to split. It gets easier to recognize this the more you do. It is always a good idea to have extra feta on hand until you get the hang of this. Save any broken feta pieces and toss into a salad or pasta dish!
Time Saving Tips
Use pre-cut watermelon. If the pieces are too big, just cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces.
Make this into a salad! Still delicious and refreshing without the skewers. Remember, you will need plates and forks if serving this way.
Make Ahead Tips
These watermelon feta mint bites can easily be made earlier in the day. Make them and store them in a clean, airtight container. Transfer to the serving platter right before serving. If transporting these to another location use a tall container with a lid, like a deli container, that will allow them to stand up. Too many for a tall container? Use a pan with parchment between layers and cover tight - be careful not to press down on the watermelon and feta skewers as they will break apart.
Saving Leftovers
The FDA recommends discarding any perishable food that has been out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
If you are within the recommended time, this leftover watermelon feta mint appetizer can be refrigerated. If the pieces are falling off the skewers the next day, pull the skewers out and turn it into a salad!
Other Favorite Summer Appetizers
Some FAQ's
Use a block of feta that you can cut into pieces and pierce with a pick. If you can purchase feta in the liquid it will keep the cheese fresher and help it not crumble so easily. Most grocery stores will carry this in the deli section. Remove the feta from the liquid before cutting. If cutting pieces on the larger size, increase the amount of feta, there should still be enough watermelon. We were able to get 30 good size feta cubes from a 12 ounce feta block. We had an extra block of feta in case we broke pieces during assembly.
We like using a seedless, personal (mini) watermelon for 24 watermelon feta mint appetizers. No matter what size melon used, personal size or regular sized, there will be leftover melon. Remember, these should be one-bite so cut the melon into smallish squares or use a melon baller for round pieces. Using a melon baller will take more time and you will get fewer pieces overall, but they look very fancy!
📖 Recipe
Watermelon Feta Skewers
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20-30 pieces 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
The sweet melon combined with the salty feta is a summer party in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 seedless watermelon (we love the mini melons for this)
- 12 ounce block feta cheese (not crumbled)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Picks
Instructions
- Remove the rind of the watermelon.
- Cut the watermelon into small squares ½ - ¾ inch. You want these to be a small bite size. You will have watermelon left over. Set aside. Note: Use a melon baller for round pieces of melon.
- Cut the block of feta cheese into ½ - ¾ inch squares. You want these pieces the same size as your watermelon pieces. Set aside
- Place a mint leaf onto a pick.
- Place the pick through the middle of the melon piece.
- Place the pick through the middle of the feta piece but don’t go all the way through the feta. You want the feta square to sit flat on your platter.
- Place the melon bite on the serving platter.
- Serve.
Notes
Use Block Feta. We like feta in liquid since the feta cheese can be drier when not stored in the liquid. Most grocery stores will carry this in the deli section. We like to have an extra block of feta on hand in case some breaks when cutting or skewing. PLUS, feta is great on almost everything!
We use personnal-sized (mini) seedless watermelons. Remove the rind, cut into slices (about ¾ inch thick), cut the slices into strips, and cut the strips into approximately ¾ inch cubes. Use a melon baller to make round pieces #cute! NOTE: We cut 64 pieces of watermelon from one mini melon.
Order of assembly. Have fun with this! Make them all the same or different. Melon, mint, feta. Mint, melon, feta. Mint, feta, melon, feta. It all works! We like to keep them to one bite so guests get all the flavors together in each bite.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Assembly Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 125.1 mg
- Fat: 2.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12.1 mg
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