{
  "id": "CAT02-R21",
  "slug": "cat02-r21-sea-turtle-beach-watermelon-feta-and-mint-skewers",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat02-r21-sea-turtle-beach-watermelon-feta-and-mint-skewers.html",
  "title": "Sea Turtle Beach Watermelon, Feta & Mint Skewers",
  "category": "Appetizers & Snacks",
  "category_id": "CAT02",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 15,
  "cook_time_minutes": 0,
  "total_time_minutes": 15,
  "primary_cooking_method": "NO_COOK",
  "primary_food": "watermelon",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [
    "milk"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    "3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (450 g)",
    "4 oz feta cheese, cut into small cubes (115 g)",
    "16 fresh mint leaves",
    "1 tablespoon fresh lime juice",
    "1 teaspoon olive oil",
    "Pinch of black pepper",
    "A few extra lime wedges for serving"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Wash the outside of the watermelon before cutting. Pat the cubes dry.",
    "2. Thread watermelon, a folded mint leaf, and feta onto each short skewer.",
    "3. Arrange on a chilled plate.",
    "4. Stir lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper; drizzle lightly over the skewers just before serving."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Keep cut melon and feta chilled; do not leave them at room temperature for more than 2 hours."
}