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Watermelon & Feta Skewers

Watermelon & Feta Skewers

These skewers are a refreshing appetizer for summer gatherings and a great finger food—no forks required. It can be prepped a few hours in advance, but wait until you’re ready to serve before drizzling with the oil and vinegar.

Ingredients

  • One 5-pound or larger watermelon
  • 16-ounce block of feta cheese, preferably from Greece
  • Twelve 8-inch wooden skewers
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Balsamic vinegar of Modena, for drizzling
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Cut the watermelon and the feta into 1-inch cubes. Thread 2 cubes of each in an alternating pattern onto wooden skewers. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with black pepper.

Yields 12 skewers