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Watermelon - cucumber skewers with feta and mint

1
Points® value
Total Time
25 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Mmm, salty feta and juicy, sweet watermelon—there’s a good chance you’re already a fan of this scrumptious summer food marriage. Here, we take it to another level by adding a tangy dressing of lime juice, agave nectar, olive oil, and red onion. Threaded onto skewers with crunchy cucumber, the combo makes a perfect pairing for grilled chicken, shrimp, or fish.

Ingredients

Fresh lime juice

2 tbsp(s)

Red onion

1 tbsp(s), chopped, chopped

Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp(s)

Agave nectar

½ tsp(s)

Table salt

1 pinch(es)

Black pepper

1 pinch(es)

Watermelon

1 cup(s), seedless, cut into (1-inch) chunks

Cucumber

1 cup(s), cut into (1-inch) chunks

Crumbled feta cheese

2 tbsp(s)

Fresh mint leaves

1 tbsp(s), chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, onion, oil, agave, salt, and black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Using 4 (6-inch) skewers, alternately thread the watermelon and cucumber onto the skewers. Drizzle with the lime dressing. Sprinkle with the cheese and mint.
  3. Serving size: 1 skewer