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Summer Watermelon, Cheese & Fruit Platter
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ALEXANDRA'S KITCHEN

Summer Watermelon, Cheese & Fruit Platter

A beautiful Mediterranean-style platter for summer gatherings.

By Alexandra's Home

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@home.alexandras

August 13, 2026

By Alexandra's Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2

    small watermelon

  • 200-250

    g Feta cheese

  • 200

    g graviera cheese or pecorino or Parmesan

  • 2

     bunches grapes, preferably a mix of green and dark grapes

  • 5-6

    fresh figs

  • 3-4

    fresh apricots

  • 1/2

    cup walnuts

  • 1/2

    cup whole almonds

  • Marmalade, for serving

  • Greek honey, for serving

  • Breadsticks or rusks, for serving

  • A few sprigs fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

SHOP GRATSI ROSÉ

TOTAL TIME

15 minutes

6-8 servings

SHOP GRATSI ROSÉ

This colorful summer platter brings together some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors—sweet seasonal fruit, salty cheeses, crunchy nuts, honey and marmalade. Simple, fresh and perfect for sharing.

A large, oval watermelon with green and light green stripes sits on a white kitchen countertop near wooden utensils and jars. A woman with curly hair in a white top holds a large knife vertically, preparing to cut into a whole watermelon on a kitchen counter. Kitchen shelves and utensils are visible in the background.

How to Cut the Watermelon

Cut the watermelon into large round slices, about 2–2.5 cm (¾–1 inch) thick. Cut each round in half, then cut each half into long triangular wedges, keeping the rind attached. Arrange the wedges in a long, slightly overlapping row through the center of the board, with the rind facing outward to show the beautiful green, white and red layers.

Two thick slices of watermelon on a wooden cutting board next to a small glass filled with a golden-brown liquid. Slices of watermelon arranged in a fan shape on a wooden cutting board, with a glass of amber-colored liquid partially visible in the top left corner.

STEP 1

How to Assemble the Platter

  1. Start with the watermelon. Arrange the wedges through the center of the board to create the base of your platter.
  2. Add the feta cheese, cut into thick slices or rustic pieces.
  3. Add the graviera, cut into bite-sized cubes.
Watermelon sliced into evenly spaced triangular pieces on a wooden cutting board, with a drink in a glass labeled GRATS in the background. Sliced watermelon arranged in a line on a wooden cutting board, with a stack of rectangular feta cheese pieces placed nearby. Sliced watermelon, black grapes, cubes of white and yellow cheese on a wooden board, with a drink in the background.

STEP 2

  1. Arrange the grapes around the watermelon and cheeses, using both green and dark grapes if available.
  2. Add the figs, some whole and some cut in half.
  3. Add the apricots, halved with the stones removed.
Sliced watermelon, figs, green and purple grapes, and cubes of white and yellow cheese arranged on a wooden board. A wooden board with sliced watermelon, green and purple grapes, figs, apricots, chunks of cheese, and small bowls of honey and jam.

STEP 3

  1. Place the marmalade and honey in two small serving bowls on the board.
  2. Finish with the walnuts and almonds, scattering them into the remaining spaces. Add breadsticks or rusks and a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
A woman in a striped apron arranges fruit on a platter in a modern kitchen, surrounded by jars and utensils on shelves behind her. A woman in a striped apron stands in a kitchen, holding a bowl of mixed nuts. Sliced fruits, including watermelon, grapes, and dried oranges, are arranged on the counter in front of her.

To Serve

Serve the platter chilled or at room temperature with a glass of Gratsi Rosé Wine. Its fresh, fruity character is a lovely match for the sweetness of the watermelon, figs and apricots, while also pairing beautifully with the salty feta and graviera. It’s the perfect finishing touch for a relaxed summer gathering.

Charcuterie board with sliced watermelon, grapes, figs, apricots, nuts, feta cheese, honey, crackers, bread, and a glass of drink. The arrangement is colorful and fresh.

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