Watermelon and feta are a popular flavor combination these days. The ingredients are usually presented together as watermelon feta salad, but if you want something more tidy and appetizer friendly, these watermelon feta bites would be perfect for serving. They are a refreshing salty and sweet appetizer, that will appeal to a wide array of people. Their bite size and handy pick make them ideal h’ordeuvres for cocktail parties too.
The basil syrup for these can be made long before it is needed, and the watermelon, feta and basil can be stacked and picked up to a day ahead, making it easier for you on the day of your party event. You could even put the kids to work assembling these.
- ¼ of a watermelon
- block of feta
- fresh basil
- Basil syrup (click for easy recipe)
- Basil syrup should be prepared ahead of time, so it will be cool.
- Cube the watermelon into blocks a bit wider than tall, then slice each across the middle horizontally.
- Slice the feta into ¼ inch planks. Cut into pieces the same width as the watermelon.
- Put a basil leaf on bottom slice of watermelon, top with feta then sandwich between another slice of watermelon. Insert pick.
- When serving drizzle with the basil syrup.
Simple, refreshing, beautiful and delicious…who could ask for more in an appetizer???
I’ve never had this but I always wanted to try watermelon in a savory dish. Looks yummy!
This sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Interesting combinations! I may have to make this next summer:)
Ok, I think I need to try these. I’ve been trying to imagine how the watermelon and feta taste together, but I just can’t picture it in my head.
Two of my favorite foods – love this idea!
Whoa, that sounds amazing! I’ve never tried watermelon & feta together, but I want to now!
These look interesting. I tend to separate my food in things like this because I have weird texture issues but I’m curious to see how it tastes all together.
Got this recipe on twitter in the morning, finally got a second to sit down and enjoy…..they were everything I thought they would be! Simply amazing and innovative!
I tried a watermelon and feta combo in August and loved it!
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