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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Easy Watermelon Hors D'oeuvres

    Nov 28, 2016 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Dec 1, 2021

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    Lighten and brighten up your entertaining offerings with these quick and easy watermelon hors d'oeuvres.

    watermelon hors d'oeuvres on wooden board

    If you are looking for ways to brighten and lighten up your entertaining, look no further than these quick and easy watermelon hors d'oeuvres!

    Watermelon is so versatile and pairs well with so many flavours. For my watermelon appetizers, I created 4 easy varieties -

    1) Watermelon rounds, topped with pistachios and prosciutto roses.

    Fast and Festive Watermelon Hors D'oeuvres

    2) Watermelon skewers, with cucumber, feta and pistachio.

    Fast and Festive Watermelon Hors D'oeuvres

    3) Watermelon star and tree spoons, with lime juice and a bit of jalapeno.

    Fast and Festive Watermelon Hors D'oeuvres

    4) Watermelon wedges, topped with goat cheese, basil and balsamic glaze.

    Fast and Festive Watermelon Hors D'oeuvres

    Cook's Notes

    You can make these a bit ahead and store in the refrigerator, then plate/garnish just before serving.

    Be sure to save the balsamic drizzle until just before serving.

    When skewering the feta block, put a hole through it first, before stacking and skewering all together, to avoid the feta block breaking in half.

    watermelon hors d'oeuvres on wooden board

    Fast and Festive Watermelon Hors D'ouvres

    Easy Watermelon Hors D'oeuvres

    Quick, easy and pretty watermelon Hors D'ouvres to brighten and lighten up your entertaining.
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 1 rating
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Servings 8 people

    Ingredients
     

    For the Watermelon Prosciutto Rounds:

    • Watermelon, cut in to rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter
    • Prosciutto slices, folded in half width-wise and rolled
    • Chopped pistachios, for garnish
    • Mint leaves, for garnish

    For the Watermelon Star/Tree Cut-out Spoons:

    • Watermelon, cut to festive shapes with a small cookie cutter
    • Jalapeno, thinly sliced, then halved
    • Lime juice
    • Lime, sliced in half and then quartered
    • Mint leaves, for garnish

    For the Watermelon Wedges:

    • Watermelon wedges
    • Crumbled goat cheese
    • Balsamic Glaze
    • leaves Chopped fresh basil

    For the Watermelon Skewers:

    • Watermelon, cubed
    • Feta cheese, cubed
    • leaves Watercress
    • Cucumber, peeled and cubed
    • Chopped pistachio, for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • For the Prosciutto Rounds: Cut watermelon rounds and place on to serving plate. Take a slice of prosciutto and fold in half lengthwise. Starting from one short end, roll up loosely. Using a sharp knife, cut off the bottom 1/3 of the roll. Loose the top and fold a few layers outward. Place on top of your watermelon round and secure together with a skewer. Garnish with mint leaves and chopped pistachios.
    • For the Cut-out Spoons: Fill each spoon with a squeeze of lime juice. Place a shape cut-out in to the spoon. Top the watermelon with a half-slice of jalapeno. Garnish with a mint leaf and a quarter-slice of lime.
    • For the Watermelon Wedges: Cut watermelon wedges and place on serving plate. Top with crumbled goat cheese and chopped basil leaves. Just before serving, garnish with balsamic glaze.
    • For the Watermelon Skewers: Cut blocks of cucumber, feta and watermelon and trim up to be all the same size. Gently and slowly place a hole through the centre of the feta, before stacking up and skewering, to avoid breaking the feta. Place a stack together, placing watercress leaves between the layers, then run a skewer through it all. Place on serving plate and garnish with chopped pistachios.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, Canadian
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    1. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      November 28, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, what a delicious surprise Jennifer! I love watermelon during the summer and honestly don't think of serving it during the winter months! You're inspiring me to go right out and get one and makes some of these absolutely beautiful appetizers! What show stoppers!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 28, 2016 at 8:10 pm

        Thanks Mary Ann :) It's surprisingly just as refreshing in the winter as it is in the summer!

        Reply
    2. Chris Scheuer says

      November 28, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      I do tend to relegate watermelon to summertime but, you're right, it's become more and more available all year long. These all look wonderful but I think I might be partial to the skewered!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 28, 2016 at 1:45 pm

        Thanks Chris and yes, it was a delicious watermelon! The skewers were delicious. A great combination of flavours :)

        Reply
    3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:40 am

      These watermelon appetizers are SO pretty, Jennifer!! I'm definitely one of those people who forgets about watermelon during the colder months, so thank you for opening my eyes and sharing the inspiration! All of these would be just perfect at any holiday party! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 28, 2016 at 10:11 am

        Thanks Cheyanne and yes, watermelon is just as delicious this time of year :)

        Reply

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