Why You’ll Love These Watermelon Mozzarella Skewers

• No cooking required. Just cube, skewer, and serve up your watermelon and mozzarella creations.
• Healthy and refreshing. Naturally hydrating and light—perfect for hot summer days.
• Make-ahead friendly. Cube the watermelon and prep the mozzarella the day before.
• Perfect for any summer occasion. Barbecues, picnics, pool parties, or even a light dinner appetizer.
• Simple but beautiful. Clean flavors, vibrant colors, and effortless elegance.

Ingredients

• Watermelon – Cut into bite-sized cubes for easy skewering and sweet, juicy flavor that pairs well with mozzarella.
• Fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) – These small mozzarella balls are the perfect size, but you can also cut a large mozzarella ball into cubes.
• Fresh basil leaves – Adds a burst of herbaceous summer flavor; do not prep ahead of time.
• Flaky sea salt – Maldon or any finishing salt enhances the sweetness of the watermelon.
• Balsamic glaze – Adds a rich, tangy contrast to the fresh, mild ingredients.

How to Make Watermelon Mozzarella Skewers

1. Cube the watermelon and drain the mozzarella balls if needed.
2. On each skewer or toothpick, layer one cube of watermelon, one basil leaf, one mozzarella ball, and end with another cube of watermelon.
3. Arrange the skewers on a platter.
4. Right before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

You can cube the watermelon and prep the mozzarella balls a day in advance—just store them separately in the fridge. Do not prep the basil ahead of time, as it will darken. Assemble the watermelon mozzarella skewers the morning of your event, and add the glaze and salt just before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Serving Suggestions

• These watermelon and mozzarella skewers are perfect for:
• Poolside snacks
• Summer Picnics
• Summer charcuterie boards
• Backyard dinner parties

For a complete summer dinner party or barbecue spread, these  pair perfectly with my chicken pesto pasta salad.

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Watermelon Mozzarella Skewers

These easy watermelon and mozzarella skewers are the ultimate no-cook summer appetizer. Made with just five ingredients, they’re light, refreshing, and perfect for pool parties, picnics, or your next dinner party.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword easy appetizers, melon and prosciutto, easy no-cook appetizer, summer appetizers, no cook appetizer, summer recipes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 24kcal

Equipment

• 4-6 inch skewers

Ingredients

• 2 cups Watermelon cut into ~1-inch cubes, about 24 pieces
• 12 ciliegine mozzarella balls or one large mozzarella ball cut into 12 bite-sized cubes
• 12 small fresh basil leaves
• flaky sea salt such as Maldon, to taste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling before serving

Instructions

• Cube the watermelon and drain the mozzarella balls if needed.
• On each skewer or toothpick, layer one cube of watermelon, one basil leaf, one mozzarella ball, and end with another cube of watermelon.
• Arrange on a platter.
• Right before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt

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Notes

• Use ciliegine mozzarella balls for the perfect size, or cut a large mozzarella ball into cubes.
• Do not prep the basil leaves ahead—they can bruise or turn black in the fridge.
• Wait to drizzle the balsamic glaze and sprinkle sea salt until just before serving for the best flavor and texture.
• Serve chilled for a refreshing, hydrating appetizer on hot summer days.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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