Skewered Appetizers
Pinterest has infiltrated the minds of so many women ages 20-35 it’s almost scary. I have even found the term pinteresting or pinterest-y come out of my mouth in reference to something in a mason jar, a chalkboard, or for example these two appetizers. I have found the pinterest is both a really amazing revolution and also the most obnoxious site to waste time on, there are so many crafting, food, or outfit ideas that it can really be a great way to get ideas for a party but I also have realized that I don’t want to walk into a party and have the first person’s comment on my food be “oh did you get that from pinterest!?”
With all of that off my chest I really enjoyed making these, Watermelon feta skewer with a lemon mint dressing and a caprese skewer. It started last January when I cooking all the food for my dad’s birthday, I made a mediterranean skewer that was quite enjoyable. So when it came down to choosing something to bring to a graduation party I was going to with a friend, there was no question…it had to be skewers. My favorite was definitely the watermelon feta combo, and since making it as a skewer, I have made it as a mixed serve yourself salad and it was just as much of a hit so tailor the presentation to your needs as you see fit.
I got the recipe for the Caprese Skewers from THIS blog and used the same concept for the watermelon combo.
Watermelon Feta Skewer
Ingredients (makes about 40-50 skewers)
- 1 medium watermelon cut into bite size (skewer size) squares, Cut as many squares as skewers you are making
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 bunch of mint
- olive oil
- 1 block of feta (crumbles will work if you are mixing it, but you need the block for the skewers)
- toothpicks
Recipe
- In a blender or food processer blend the mint, lemon juice and about 2 tbl olive oil until it is blended well. Place about 1/4 c of the vinaigrette in a large bowl
- Add the watermelon squares to the
- If you are making the skewers, cut the feta into small cubes (smaller than the watermelon squares) Feta is pretty strong so a little square is plenty
- Assemble the skewers by stabbing a piece of feta and a piece of watermelon. (you might have to figure out what works best for you, if the feta seems to be crumbling too much I would stab the watermelon first)
{The fixin’s}
{Not the prettiest picture but damn they tasted good}
