Watermelon and Feta Skewers

Name: Watermelon and Feta Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 1-inch cubes peeled seedless watermelon; 8 large basil leaves; 8 cubes (3/4 inch) feta cheese (6 ounces); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Recipe photo courtesy of Sang An

Juicy watermelon gets a heavenly charred note from the heat of the grill. Salty feta and fresh basil bring it back down to earth.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, June 2011

45 mins 10 mins 4 Makes 8

Total Time Prep Servings Yield

Ingredients

16 1-inch cubes peeled seedless watermelon
8 large basil leaves
8 cubes (3/4 inch) feta cheese (6 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Directions

1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Heat grill to high. Carefully thread 2 watermelon cubes onto each skewer. Grill, flipping, until grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side.
3. Carefully thread 1 basil leaf and 1 feta cube onto each skewer. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil.