Description
These Skewered Cantaloupe appetizers are a delightful and refreshing way to enjoy fresh fruit. Perfect for parties or a quick snack, these melon skewers are a burst of summer flavors with optional add-ons for extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Cantaloupe Skewers:
- 1 medium ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes or melon balls
- 8–10 wooden or bamboo skewers
Optional Add-Ons:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Prosciutto slices
- Mozzarella balls
- Lime wedges
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prepare Cantaloupe Skewers: Thread 4–5 cantaloupe cubes or melon balls onto each skewer.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Alternate with fresh mint leaves, prosciutto slices, or mozzarella balls for extra flavor.
- Serve: Arrange skewers on a platter. Serve immediately for a refreshing treat or chill for 30 minutes for a colder option.
- Optional: Squeeze lime juice or drizzle honey over the top before serving.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if making ahead to prevent drying out.
- Great for parties, brunches, or healthy lunchbox treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
