Last week when the girls came over for happy hour and the kids made mud pies in the backyard we nibbled on these cool/sweet/salty bites of summer. They are super simple to throw together and look so cute. I assembled these bites a few hours in advance, (while little munchkin was sleeping and I had TWO hands for cutting watermelon) covered the dish in plastic wrap, and refrigerated until our friends arrived.
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Serves 6
2 tablespoons syrupy balsamic vinegar (il Fustino 25 Year Balsamic recommended)
1 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 small bunch basil
5 oz. feta cheese, cut into 1" x 1" x 1/2" squares
Drizzle a serving dish with balsamic vinegar.
Skewer one cube of watermelon, one basil leaf, one feta slice, and another watermelon cube onto a decorative toothpick. Repeat until all ingredients have been used. Place Watermelon Feta Bites on balsamic drizzled serving dish.
Such an interesting combination. At the mexican markets here, they eat slices of watermelon with spices sprinkled on top. This reminds me of that sweet/savory combination. I would love to try it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful recipe. It's amazing how wonderful watermelon and cheese go well togther. Simply beautiful...
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ReplyDeleteI love watermelon and feta...these look refreshing. The detail of just blue pics also looks pretty. I like the turquoise square paper plates...so coastal/summery.
Karen
You are the queen of elegant little appetizers!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! These are such a perfect little app! Love them!
ReplyDeletelove your presentation ! refreshing appetizer ;-)
ReplyDeleteJust dashed over from Pinterest!!! Marina, these are the perfect sweet + salty bites. So pretty too :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THESE!! seriously one of my favorite flavor combinations ever! :)
ReplyDeletede to the lish. i can taste the zing!
ReplyDeletesmiles to you.
michele
Wow, what an awesome combo of flavors it sounds like and I sooo need a dish like that as a prop :) Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteI did this over the weekend, but used a star shaped cookie cutter to cut out the watermelon and feta... so cute and festive! (And delicious of course)
ReplyDeleteRefreshing, gorgeous, and healthy! A perfect recipe for lifting spirits.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great combo! I would love you to join My Sweet Party with these little nibbles:-) The theme for June is Summer Fruits.
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These look so good! I often lean to tomatoes too much and forget that watermelon in the summer is the way to go! I will be making this one for sure!
ReplyDeleteI am so making this for our post-SB Wine Festival party at the end of the month!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm am seriously LOVING your blog! Thank you!
Tara Smith
Can someone wake me...I think I'm in HEAVEN.
ReplyDeleteMmmm...watermelon as savory. I make a watermelon/peach salsa that is wonderful. I will have to try this! It makes a beautiful presentation, too!
ReplyDeleteI had the most fabulous watermelon and feta salad last summer and came home and tried to replicate it and it just missed the mark. These are beautiful and easy and I am sure with the balsamic are fabulous tasting as well. It is such a great combination that is really quite surprising.
ReplyDeleteLove how simple this is, and looks like the perfect refreshing snack during summer:)
ReplyDeleteThis is precisely why I love your blog. I would NEVER think about combining these two flavors and I'm sure it tastes incredible. Will def try these out this weekend. The watermelon has been superb lately.
ReplyDeletei am usually not a feta fan but with the sweetness of the watermelon I think it sounds great
ReplyDeletebeautiful as always my friend. perfect summer treat
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, elegant and refreshing - really stepping up the playdate food!
ReplyDeleteMary x
What an interesting combination of flavors that I really need to try! You've done it again, Marina:)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely adding this to my "Summer Reportoire"
ReplyDeleteThanks Marina!
What a perfect summer starter. Wonderful visual as well.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome combination with Watermelon and Feta. I love your clicks.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing!! Two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteHow funny! I made a feta and watermelon salad last night. We must be on the same page ;) This apps look so cute and refreshing too!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make these. I love this combination.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! My best friend is going to love these. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It's such an elegant twist on a watermelon and feta salad, and such a pretty starter. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI made these last weekend. Absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again!
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