Barley Free Watermelon Mint Skewers
Sweet, juicy watermelon and cool cucumber come together on a skewer in a way that feels almost too pretty to eat — almost. The honey-lime drizzle ties everything together with a bright, citrusy sweetness, while the fresh mint adds an herby lift that makes each bite feel refreshing and alive. A pinch of flaky sea salt and optional chili powder round things out with just enough contrast to keep you reaching for another skewer. Grain-containing ingredients are simply not part of this picture — every component here is naturally whole and clean, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast at a summer gathering, and they come together with almost no effort at all. Thread, drizzle, season, and serve — it really is that straightforward.
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4 servings
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ¼ small watermelon)
- 1 medium english cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until combined.
- 2
Thread each skewer with alternating pieces: start with a watermelon cube, fold a mint leaf in half and slide it on, add a cucumber round, then repeat until each skewer holds 3 watermelon cubes, 2 mint leaves, and 2 cucumber rounds.
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