Easy Low Carb Keto Watermelon Feta Skewers Recipe

These easy keto watermelon feta skewers are one of my favorite watermelon appetizers to serve during the summer months. Made with juicy sweet watermelon, creamy feta cheese or queso fresco, fragrant mint leaves, and a creamy dip, they’re the perfect easy appetizer for backyard cookouts, picnics, BBQs, and summer parties.

Easy Watermelon Feta Skewers for Summer Parties

If you’re looking for refreshing appetizers that require no cooking, these colorful keto watermelon feta skewers come together in just minutes. They’re naturally gluten free, low carb, keto friendly, and always disappear quickly from the serving platter on a hot summer day.

Why You’ll Love These Watermelon Skewers

• These fresh watermelon feta skewers are:
• A colorful addition to any picnic, cookout, or holiday gathering
• Ready in about 20 minutes
• A beautiful addition to any summer menu
• Perfect for hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven
• An easy make-ahead appetizer
• Naturally gluten free
• Low carb with just 4.6 grams net carbs per serving
• Kid friendly and adult approved

Ingredients You’ll Need

Mint was overtaking my garden quickly spreading and trying to dominate everything else near it’s path.  I was panicked  and wanted it tamed!

The hubby moved it to another location to let it spread freely and resolved the issue, temporarily at least. Obviously finding recipes to use it is my goal as I do love the smell and the taste of fresh mint.

​This simple recipe uses just a handful of fresh ingredients.

• Sweet watermelon cut into bite-sized watermelon cubes or chunks of watermelon
• Creamy feta cheese or queso fresco cut into cubes
• Fresh mint leaves
• Greek yogurt
• Cream cheese
• Lime juice
• Sea salt
• Liquid stevia or your preferred sweetener

For even more flavor, garnish the finished skewers with a little lime zest before serving.

How to Choose a Good Watermelon

One of the secrets to amazing watermelon skewers is choosing a good watermelon. 

I do my weekly shopping at Whole Foods, my local market and Aldi’s and once or twice a month I make a trip to Trader Joes’s. I spotted a beautiful on sale watermelon and as soon as I saw it, I knew the mint would work well for a cute little kabob. 

Pretty and festive for summer parties. And easy, no cooking required, my favorite type of recipes in the summer months!

When shopping at your local grocery store, look for a watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has a creamy yellow field spot. That usually means it ripened naturally on the vine and will be nice and sweet.

After you cut watermelon, use a sharp knife to make evenly sized watermelon cubes so every small skewer looks beautiful and is easy to eat.

Metal Skewers vs Wooden Skewers

I found that metal skewers worked much better than wooden skewers because they slide through the watermelon without splitting it apart.

If you’re serving these at a party, smaller cocktail picks or a small skewer work perfectly for bite-sized appetizers.

Variations for Watermelon Feta Skewers

One of my favorite things about these watermelon feta skewers is how easy they are to customize.

Try adding:

• Fresh basil for an Italian twist
• Cherry tomato halves
• Mozzarella pearls instead of feta
• Cubes of fresh mozzarella
• Thin cucumber ribbons wrapped around the cheese
• Salty olives for a sweet and salty bite

If you love Caprese salad, you can even turn these into Caprese skewers by alternating watermelon, mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes.

Should You Add Balsamic Glaze?

If you’re not strictly keto, a light drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished skewers adds an incredible sweet and tangy flavor.

For a lower carb option, simply drizzle a little olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and finish with fresh mint.

Either version is absolutely delicious.

Here’s another item I spotted at Whole Foods the other day as it gave me the ambition I needed to make my own copycat version. Too many ingredients I think are unnecessary but that’s what you find when products need to have a long shelf life.

Ultra creamy and perfect with any fruit you like.

Drop a dollop on a plate or spoon and spread right over the kabob. I enjoyed the dip with everything, even the cheese and mint not just the watermelon!

Serving Suggestions

Arrange your watermelon feta skewers on a large serving platter with the sweet cream dip in a small bowl in the center.

These pair wonderfully with:

• Grilled chicken
• Burgers
• Steak
• Seafood
• Fresh salads
• Other watermelon appetizers

They’re one of the most refreshing appetizers you can serve during the hottest part of summer.

Storage Tips

These watermelon skewers are best enjoyed the day they’re made.

If you need to prepare them ahead, assemble the skewers and store them in an airtight container or cover the platter tightly with plastic wrap until serving.

Keep the dip refrigerated separately until ready to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make watermelon feta skewers ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble them several hours in advance and refrigerate until serving.

Can I use a melon baller?

Absolutely. A melon baller creates beautiful round watermelon pieces that make these skewers look extra festive.

Can I use mozzarella instead of feta?

Yes. Fresh mozzarella or mozzarella pearls make a delicious variation if you prefer a milder cheese.

Is this recipe keto?

Yes. Each serving contains approximately 4.6 grams net carbs, making these watermelon feta skewers a wonderful low carb summer appetizer.

I think it’s fair to say the children and hubby were big fans! 2 left over for my lunch the next day! I had to make a bunch more the next night to get together with my friends, but I didn’t mind.