Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

Close up picture of a watermelon mint toothpick skewer with balsamic glaze

Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

These watermelon feta mint skewers are refreshing as is, but the tangy balsamic glaze makes this healthy appetizer absolutely delicious!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 118kcal

Author Christy Gurin

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon cut into 24 1" (2.5cm) cubes
4 oz. feta cut into 24 cubes
24 mint leaves
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar make sure to use a high quality one
2 Tbsp. coconut sugar brown or white sugar is fine too
24 toothpicks

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Lay watermelon cubes out on serving tray and top with feta squares.
Fold and skewer a mint leaf with a toothpick and then poke the toothpick through the feta and watermelon. Repeat for remaining cubes.
To make the balsamic glaze, heat vinegar and brown sugar over medium-high heat in a small sauce pan until it starts to simmer. Stir continuously while simmering for approximately 5 minutes until sauce has reduced almost in half.
Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes (do not let the glaze sit longer or it will become too thick).
Spoon a small amount of glaze over each prepared watermelon, feta, mint skewer and serve right away.

Notes

To make the recipe faster - buy store-bought balsamic glaze and use that instead of making your own.

To prep ahead of time - watermelon and feta can be cut ahead of time and stored in separate tightly sealing containers in the refrigerator up to a day in advance. The skewers can be assembled an hour or two ahead of time but don't add the glaze until right before serving.

Doubling Recipe - this amount makes 24 skewers and servings are listed as 4 per person. This is enough if serving other appetizers at a small dinner party but if you are not, you may want to plan for 6 per person. The recipe is easy to double if you have a larger group.

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