Description
Sweet, juicy cantaloupe and creamy mozzarella balls come together with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze to create the perfect no-cook appetizer for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small cantaloupe, peeled and cubed or scooped into balls
- 8 oz mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes or scoop it into balls using a melon baller.
- Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- On each skewer or toothpick, thread one cantaloupe cube, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball. Repeat if using longer skewers.
- Arrange the finished skewers on a serving tray.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm cantaloupe for easy skewering.
- Keep all ingredients chilled before assembling.
- Assemble up to 2 hours ahead but add the glaze just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 skewers
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg