Watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh mozzarella, and salami make the best flavor combination in these easy Fruit Kabobs. Such a delicious and fun way to serve a snack or appetizer, and perfect for a summer brunch or party because there’s no cooking. Great for adults and kids!
If you’re looking for an easy, delicious, and fun appetizer that doesn’t require the use of an oven, these fruit kabobs are calling your name.
These mini kabobs are stacked with fresh sweet summer fruit, fresh mozzarella, and salty salami. So delicious!
Ingredients you need for these Fruit Kabobs
- Seedless watermelon
- Cantaloupe melon
- Salami
- Mozzarella balls (Ciliegine)
- Cracked black pepper
- Lime juice
- Fresh parsley
Why Fruit Kabobs are so great
- They’re healthy! They’re low calorie, low carb, dairy free, gluten free, and refreshing, but so delicious that you feel like you’re eating a treat.
- Use any fruit – these ones incorporate watermelon and cantaloupe…because summer! But you can use any type of fruit you want!
- So easy to scale the amount – make as few or as many as you want to suit your size crowd.
- Make them long or mini – use lollipop sticks or standard wooden skewers, depending on how short or tall you want them.
- No cooking required – there’s no oven or stove needed to make these.
- Make them ahead – you can make these ahead of time and stick them in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Anyone can make them – no special skills or equipment needed to make these!
Recipe Variations
- Swap out the cantaloupe for some honeydew melon.
- Instead of salami, try prosciutto.
- Use marinated mozzarella balls instead of plain ones.
- Replace the lime juice with lemon juice.
Recipe Notes
- If making these mini like I did, you’ll need 4-inch party skewers.
- These can be made up to a day prior to serving. Longer than that and the watermelon can start to break down. Keep them covered in the refrigerator.
- The watermelon and cantaloupe can be balled, using a melon baller (affiliate link) or cubed. Just make them as close to the size of the mozzarella balls as possible.
These are such a great appetizer if you’re able to be with friends and family this summer, and if not, they make a great little snack for a picnic. Finger food is just the best!
Other summer appetizers we love!
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Mini Melon Fruit Kabobs
Ingredients
- 24 1-inch balls of seedless watermelon (or cubed)
- 24 1-inch balls of cantaloupe (or cubed)
- 24 slices salami , folded in half and then in half again
- 24 mozzarella balls (Ciliegine) , drained and patted dry
- Freshly ground cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- You will need 4-inch party skewers.
- Assemble the skewers in this order: thread a ball of watermelon, folded salami, mozzarella ball, and cantaloupe.
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl or plate; sprinkle with a few turns of freshly cracked black pepper (not ground pepper) and a drizzle of lime juice. Garnish with the parsley.
Notes
- Swap out the cantaloupe for some honeydew melon.
- Instead of salami, try prosciutto.
- Use marinated mozzarella balls instead of plain ones.
- Replace the lime juice with lemon juice.
- These can be made up to a day prior to serving. Longer than that and the watermelon can start to break down. Keep them covered in the refrigerator.
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Other Notes
I’m planning to make these for the next potluck I attend. Due to Covid-19, that may not happen until next year, so in the meantime, I’ll make for my own household.