10 Minute Watermelon Feta Rolls

Name: 10 Minute Watermelon Feta Rolls
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Small seedless watermelon; 6 oz Feta cheese, cut into 16 small pieces; 8 Mint leaves, finely chopped, plus more for topping; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tsp Lemon zest; 2 tsp Za’atar, plus more for topping; 1 to 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze

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Total time: 10 min
Serves: 16 rolls
Updated: June 23, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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10 Minute Watermelon Feta Rolls

Total: 10 min
Serves: 16 rolls

Ingredients

1 Small seedless watermelon
6 oz Feta cheese, cut into 16 small pieces
8 Mint leaves, finely chopped, plus more for topping
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 tsp Lemon zest
2 tsp Za’atar, plus more for topping
1 to 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze

Instructions

Step 1Remove the rind from half of the watermelon and trim it into a rectangular block. Cut the block in half, then use a mandoline or wide vegetable peeler to create about 16 long, thin ribbons. Gently pat them dry to remove excess moisture
Step 2Mix the olive oil, chopped mint, za’atar, and lemon zest
Step 3Place a piece of feta and a small spoonful of the mint mixture at one end of each watermelon ribbon. Roll gently but snugly
Step 4Arrange the rolls seam-side down on a platter, keeping them close together to help them stay closed
Step 5Finish with extra za’atar, fresh mint, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze