Seeds Free Watermelon Mint Skewers

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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Sweet, juicy watermelon and cool cucumber come together on a skewer in a way that feels instantly refreshing — like summer on a stick. A quick drizzle of honey and fresh lime juice ties everything together with a bright, citrusy sweetness, while the folded mint leaves add a burst of herbal freshness in every bite. A pinch of flaky sea salt and optional chili powder round it all out, giving you that irresistible sweet-heat contrast that keeps people reaching for more. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this kind of snack or appetizer can be surprisingly tricky to find ready-made, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of seeds and simple to verify. Seedless watermelon does the heavy lifting, and the rest of the lineup — cucumber, mint, honey, lime — is just as clean and straightforward. These skewers come together with almost no effort and look stunning on a platter, making them perfect for entertaining or a light afternoon snack. Serve them immediately so the mint stays vibrant and the honey-lime glaze is still glistening.

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Ingredients

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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