Watermelon Skewers with Feta and Mint Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    10 serwings

  • Calories

    130 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Watermelon Skewers with Feta and Mint Pesto

These take-along watermelon skewers with feta and mint pesto dressing are a quick and easy appetizer or snack for your next outdoor gathering, BBQ or picnic! Enjoy these delicious and healthy watermelon skewers on a hot summer day!

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Ingredients

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For the watermelon skewers:

  • 1/4 seedless ripe watermelon
  • 7 oz or 200 g feta cheese
  • 10 skewers
  • 4 tablespoons mint pesto dressing See below

For the mint pesto dressing:

  • 1/2 cup or 35 g fresh peppermint leaves
  • 1/2 cup or 35 g fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 oz or 15 g raw peeled almonds
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon hard cheese grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
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Instructions

  1. Cut feta and watermelon into cubes (see notes above).
  2. Make a mint pesto dressing: Combine fresh peppermint leaves, fresh basil leaves, almonds, garlic, grated hard cheese, extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper in a cup of a food processor and blend until smooth, scrapping sides and adding water to adjust the consistency. The dressing should be a bit thinner than your regular pesto but not too thin. Reserve about 4 tablespoons and refrigerate the rest (you can use it for pasta or as a bread spread).
  3. Thread a watermelon cube onto a skewer following by a chunk of feta. Repeat until you have 3 watermelon cubes and 2 chunks of feta on the skewer. Continue with the rest of the skewers.
  4. Place watermelon skewers on a serving plate or into a container and drizzle with the pesto dressing. Garnish with peppermint leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes 10 watermelon skewers which are roughly 10 portions. Nutritional information is calculated per serving (1 skewer).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Potassium 250mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1850IU (37%) Vitamin C 15.1mg (17%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10serwings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1850IU 37%
Vitamin C 15.1mg 17%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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