Description
These Watermelon Feta Tajín Skewers are a refreshing and flavorful appetizer that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, zesty lime, and spicy Tajín seasoning creates a burst of delicious flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
Feta Cheese:
- 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
Lime-Honey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Tajín Seasoning:
- 1–2 teaspoons Tajín seasoning (or to taste)
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
Additional:
- Small wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare Lime-Honey Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey until combined.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread watermelon cubes and feta cubes alternately onto skewers. Add a mint leaf between pieces if desired.
- Arrange: Place skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle the lime-honey mixture over the skewers and sprinkle generously with Tajín seasoning.
- Serve: Serve the skewers chilled.
Notes
- For best texture, assemble skewers just before serving to keep the feta firm and the watermelon juicy.
- You can substitute cotija cheese for feta for a slightly saltier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
