Watermelon Appetizer
Can you tell watermelon is in season? Eating locally means extra recipes using the same ingredients and I have watermelon to use up! Luckily, watermelon makes a great appetizer to offer guests and this recipe cuts the sweetness with a bit of savory.
Watermelon Appetizer
Watermelons do not ripen after being picked so choose carefully. First, look for a yellowish spot where the melon has sat in the soil, if it’s a regular melon (versus seedless). Thump it and you should hear a dull thud not a hollow sound. Look for smooth rinds that aren’t too shiny or dull.
Watermelon Appetizer Ingredients:
- Prosciutto
- Cubed watermelon
- Basil leaves
- Skewers
- Lime wedges
Watermelon Appetizer Directions:
- Cut slices of prosciutto lengthwise.
- Pierce one end of a piece of prosciutto onto the skewer. Add one cube of watermelon followed by one piece of basil. Wrap/weave prosciutto over watermelon and basil threading the prosciutto onto the skewer.
- Add another cube of watermelon followed by another piece of basil. Wrap/weave prosciutto over watermelon and basil threading the prosciutto onto the skewer.
- Repeat to create multiple skewers. Arrange skewers on serving tray.
- Squeeze with lime wedges.
- Serve.
Karen says
I am on a kosher diet. Which means no pork , shellfish, no mixing dairy with meat. Can your recipes be modified to work alongside with my dietary restrictions. To let you know my kosher restrictions are first in my mind and I will not deter from being kosher
Kellie says
Hi Karen,
Any of the recipes with no pork, shellfish or dairy would be acceptable. Recipes with dairy and meat, you could use a non-dairy substitute. In this recipe I’d recommend either turkey bacon, duck prosciutto or Bresaola. A pinch of smoked sea salt might be helpful if you choose turkey bacon.
Best of luck!