These adorable Watermelon Fruit Sparkler Kabobs are perfect all summer long and make the best patriotic summer cookout and barbecue snacks! Kids and adults love this refreshing healthy snack especially on a hot summer day – and the red, white, and blue-themed snack is destined to be popular at any summer party or barbecue! They make the best 4th of July party appetizers or snacks and never last long. We used a plant-based feta cheese for our vegan fruit sparkler kabobs, but feel free to use regular feta.
My gluten free vegan (dairy free) Watermelon Fruit Sparkler Kabobs snack recipe is quick as it only takes 5 minutes to make! When I make these, I like to drizzle balsamic vinegar on top for a bitter addition that is absolutely mouthwatering! If you like patriotic recipes, then you’ll love my Patriotic Cheese Dip, American Flag Fruit Kabob Platter, American Flag Graham Cracker Treats, and Patriotic Popcorn recipes!
My fresh and healthy snack recipe contains watermelon, blueberries, and feta cheese, and takes just five minutes to make! Let the kids have a blast as they help you put the fruit and cheese on wooden skewers! There’s something about the combination of watermelon and feta that is absolutely mouthwatering! If you haven’t tried my insanely addicting Watermelon Feta Salad, you need to ASAP!
How to pick the best watermelon
Watermelon can be tricky to pick out, especially when you’re searching for a juice, ripe melon. I’ve wasted so many watermelons as I struggled to find a perfectly juicy and ripe one. There are some key indicators when it comes to choosing the perfect watermelon.
Color: Look for a melon with a strong, consistent stripe pattern. The green stripes should be a deep, dark green and the paler stripes should be a creamy, light yellow. If the watermelon is really shiny, it’s most likely not ripe.
Field spot: This is the first thing I always look for when picking out the perfect watermelon. Look for a large yellowish discolored spot which is known as the field spot. The field spot shows where the watermelon sat on the ground as it grew and ripened. The larger the field spot, the juicer and tastier the watermelon. Try to find one that is yellow or orange and avoid ones that are white or yellow as they will lack flavor.
Stem: According to Real Simple’s article, you want to inspect the watermelon’s stem which should appear dry and yellowish-brown. If the stem is green, the watermelon is probably not yet ripe and will not taste juicy or sweet.
Knock: Knock on the watermelon and if it’s hollow and feels heavier than it looks, it’s probably ripe and ready to eat. The heavier the watermelon, the more water it contains; thus, the tastier your melon will be.
Spotting: If you watermelon exhibits spots and vein-like webs, it’s probably ripe and extra sweet. Inspect all sides of your melon before picking.
Round shape: Search for the roundest watermelon you can find as opposed to an oval-shaped one. The rounder the melon, the sweeter and juicer the flavor.
Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon is the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day and is packed with nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. According to Healthline’s post, watermelon contains potassium, magnesium, and is packed with vitamins A and C. It’s the perfect way to stay hydrated and also contains citrulline, an essential amino acid that may enhance exercise performance.
Additionally, watermelon is rich in plant compounds such as lycopene and cucurbitacin E, which may possess anti-cancer properties. In some studies, lycopene has been shown to reduce risk of cancers such as prostate and colorectal cancers.
Ingredients in Watermelon Fruit Sparkler Kabobs
Watermelon. Use fresh watermelon in your watermelon popsicles.
Blueberries. Large, juicy blueberries work best inf this recipe as they are large enough to stick onto a skewer.
Feta. Use non-dairy feta for vegan or regular feta for vegetarian.
How to make the best Watermelon Fruit Sparkler Kabobs
STEP 1: Cut a 1-inch thick piece of watermelon. Use a star cookie cutter (any size will work) to cut out a piece of watermelon. Repeat until finished. Here’s the star cookie cutter we use.
STEP 2: Place a star-shaped piece of watermelon at the top of the skewer, followed by 3 blueberries and a piece of feta. Make sure to leave ample room to hold the skewer.
STEP 3: Store on a plate, covered with plastic wrap, in the fridge, until ready to serve. When ready to serve, drizzle balsamic vinegar on top, if desired.
STEP 4: If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a rating and comment!
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Final Thoughts
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Watermelon Fruit Sparkler Kabobs
Equipment
Ingredients
- watermelon
- blueberries
- non-dairy feta cheese chopped into 1-inch cubes
- balsamic vinegar optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut a 1-inch thick piece of watermelon. Use a star cookie cutter (any size will work) to cut out a piece of watermelon. Repeat until finished.
- Place a star-shaped piece of watermelon at the top of the skewer, followed by 3 blueberries and a piece of feta. Make sure to leave ample room to hold the skewer.
- Store on a plate, covered with plastic wrap, in the fridge, until ready to serve. When ready to serve, drizzle balsamic vinegar on top, if desired.
- If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a rating and comment!
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