Watermelon and Feta Bites
Watermelon and feta stacked into skewered bites, finished with a spicy honey balsamic glaze, crushed pistachios, and fresh mint.
Equipment
- saucepan
- skewers, or cocktail picks
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 small watermelon
- 1 large block feta
- 1/4 cup pistachios crushed
- fresh mint to taste
Instructions
- Make the Glaze: Add the honey, crushed red pepper and balsamic to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat when the glaze coats the back of a spoon. Let it cool completely.1/4 cup honey, 2 tsp crushed red pepper, 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- Cut the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon in half and remove the rind. Cut a rectangle about 1 inch thick, then slice it in half lengthwise into two rectangles about 1/2 inch thick. See the video for the cutting technique.1 small watermelon
- Cut the Feta: Cut the feta block to match the size of the watermelon rectangles. Slice it in half lengthwise into rectangles about 1/2 inch thick.1 large block feta
- Assemble: Place one watermelon rectangle down, top with the feta, then the second watermelon rectangle. Cut the stack into 6 squares. Repeat with the remaining watermelon and feta.
- Finish: Top with the glaze, crushed pistachios and mint. Skewer each bite.1/4 cup pistachios, fresh mint
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0.1mg, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 460mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 2244IU, Vitamin C: 31mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.