Watermelon & Feta Skewers Recipe
Make Watermelon & Feta Skewers Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Skewers
Dressing & garnish
Method
Skewers
- 1
Prepare watermelon
Trim rind from watermelon and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Aim for uniform cubes so they thread and present nicely. Measure out about 4 cups of cubes (approximately 1/4 of a small watermelon or one medium).
- 2
- 3
Assemble skewers
Take a wooden skewer and thread in this order: one watermelon cube, one basil leaf (folded if large), one feta cube, and finish with another watermelon cube. Repeat until you have 12 skewers (adjust number of skewers if you change cube size). Place finished skewers on a serving platter. If using longer skewers, trim to size or use two cubes per skewer as preferred.
Dressing & garnish
- 4
Make dressing
In a small bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon honey or agave (if using) until combined.
- 5
Season
Stir in 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to the dressing; taste and adjust. Keep in mind feta is salty, so you may reduce salt to 1/2 teaspoon if desired.
- 6
Finish skewers
Lightly drizzle the dressing over the arranged skewers just before serving (about 1 tablespoon per 6 skewers). Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds (optional) over the skewers for a nutty crunch and a little visual contrast.
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Serve
Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled. If making up to 1 hour ahead, wait to dress the skewers until 10 minutes before serving to avoid sogginess. Leftovers (undressed) can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.