Description
Refreshing watermelon feta appetizer bites blend Mediterranean flavors with summer freshness. Summer party guests will savor these quick, elegant small plates that combine sweet fruit and salty cheese in one perfect nibble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-ounce / 283 grams) package feta cheese (cut into cubes)
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) cubed watermelon
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preparation: Carefully select ripe, seedless watermelon and premium feta cheese to ensure maximum flavor and textural contrast.
- Cutting: Meticulously cube watermelon and feta into uniform, bite-sized pieces, maintaining precise geometric shapes that will create visual harmony on the skewer.
- Assembly: Artfully thread alternating watermelon and feta cubes onto cocktail skewers, creating an elegant layered pattern that showcases both ingredients.
- Chilling: Arrange completed skewers on a serving platter, then refrigerate to preserve freshness and allow flavors to subtly meld together.
- Finishing: Remove skewers from refrigeration 15-20 minutes before serving to slightly temper the ingredients, then gracefully drizzle balsamic glaze across the surface for a gourmet touch.
- Serving: Present these appetizer bites immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet watermelon, tangy feta, and rich balsamic reduction.
Notes
- Choose Wisely: Select supremely ripe, seedless watermelon and premium feta cheese to guarantee superior taste and texture.
- Cut with Precision: Use a sharp knife to create uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring clean edges for professional-looking appetizers.
- Chill Strategically: Refrigerate skewers covered in plastic wrap, but remove 20 minutes before serving to optimize flavor and temperature.
- Finish Beautifully: Add a delicate balsamic glaze drizzle just before serving to elevate the appetizer’s visual appeal and taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg