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Watermelon Caprese Skewers

Published: July 18, 2019 | Updated: July 8, 2020 | By: Jordan

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Say goodbye to boring vegetable platters that everyone and their mother brings to a party and say hello to these fun Watermelon Caprese Skewers!

caprese skewers on a black tray with filippo berio balsamic glaze

This recipe was developed in paid partnership with Filippo Berio. Thank you for being supportive of me working with brands I use and love.

What do you bring to a party?

All summer long we’re constantly being invited to someone’s house for a BBQ, potluck dinner, or birthday celebration. Even if the host doesn’t ask you to bring a dish, it’s still pretty customary to bring one.

I don’t know about you guys, but I am sooo tired of seeing vegetable platters at these gatherings.

They’re literally raw vegetables and some sort of dip, usually ranch. Snoozefest.

Also, at the end of the party it’s usually the only food that was hardly even touched! You don’t want to be that person who brought the boring dish no one ate.

Say goodbye to boring vegetable platters that everyone and their mother brings to a party and say hello to these fun Watermelon Caprese Skewers! Click to Tweet

But we’re not here to talk about my feels around veggie platters, I want to tell you about the best vegetable platter REPLACEMENT!

Do you ever find yourself in a rut when trying to figure out an easy appetizer to bring to a party? We’ve all got our go-to, right? Well lately, these Watermelon Caprese Skewers have been mine!

The best party appetizer

I love caprese salads, especially in the summer when the local tomatoes are super ripe and juicy. But watermelon is a summer staple and there’s almost nothing more refreshing than the crisp bite of watermelon.

Caprese salads aren’t ideal party appetizers because you need a fork, knife, and plate for them and it’s just hard to walk around with all that. I’m not an octopus, although sometimes I totally wish I was because I’m constantly juggling a million things!

I’m also one of those people who runs into a store for “just one thing” and 27 items later I’m looking a little crazy.

watermelon caprese skewers with filippo berio balsamic glaze

Anyways, when you turn everyone’s favorite salad into finger food using a cocktail toothpick, it’s a big hit at any party!

These skewers are the perfect party appetizer because you can quickly make them ahead of time and they will taste amazing throughout the entire party.

Make them year round (as long as you have access to watermelon) and it will literally be summer wherever you bring these Watermelon Caprese Skewers!

These Watermelon Caprese Skewers are basically summer on a stick! Click to Tweet

Watermelon Caprese Skewers

Or watermelon caprese kabobs, whatever you want to call them, but yea, you heard that right watermelon caprese. Doesn’t that just sound like a refreshing bite of heaven?

Now these aren’t just any old Watermelon Caprese Skewers. These are skewers stacked with fresh watermelon, basil, mozzarella, and prosciutto, then drizzled with the best balsamic glaze from Filippo Berio.

overhead shot of ingredients to make caprese watermelon skewers

I think the prosciutto makes them extra special and also makes them look fancy AF. We’re all about finding easy ways to impress people, right?

Balsamic glaze – DIY or store bought?

There are two types of people in this world: the type who stares at a pot of simmering balsamic vinegar waiting for it to turn into a rich glaze and the type who knows how precious time is and opts for pre-made balsamic glaze.

Can you guess which one I am? Yea, I prefer to spend my time elsewhere and opt for the Filippo Berio’s Balsamic Glaze. Which is really freaking good!

hand holding a bottle of filippo berio balsamic glaze

How to make Watermelon Caprese Skewers

  1. Start off with a fresh seedless watermelon. Begin slicing it into 1 inch thick squares, or use a melon baller to make perfect round circles.
  2. Using fresh mozzarella balls like these, fresh basil leaves, and thinly sliced prosciutto, begin stacking the skewers. Watermelon, mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, repeat.
  3. Toss baby arugula with some olive oil and lemon juice, arrange it on a platter (these are great because they’re so light and easy to transport) and place the skewers over top. Then drizzle the skewers with Filippo Berio Classic Balsamic Glaze and season with salt and pepper over top. I used flaky salt for mine.

watermelon caprese skewers on a blue platter with arugula

The arugula is optional, but I think it makes the presentation look nice, plus it turns a finger food into a small salad!

Note: if you worry that your guests might not enjoy biting into a basil leaf, you can chop the basil instead and sprinkle it over top before serving. I like using an herb scissors for this.

Umm can we talk about how cute these toothpicks are that I found?! There are SO many cute toothpicks on Amazon, but these cactus toothpicks are my favorite!

cactus cocktail toothpicks on a grey background

Check out my other recipes using Filippo Berio products:

  • Roasted Beet Hummus
  • Broccolini With Marcona Almonds
  • Heart Beet Brownies
  • Pesto Grilled Cheese
  • Burrata Pesto Pizza
  • Lemon Orzo Salad With Garlic Butter Shrimp

Bring these Watermelon Caprese Skewers to your next BBQ and you’ll be the hit of the party!

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Watermelon Caprese Skewers

Say goodbye to boring vegetable platters that everyone and their mother brings to a party and say hello to these fun Watermelon Caprese Skewers!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caprese, watermelon
Servings: 20 skewers
Calories: 76kcal
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Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 seedless watermelon
  • 8 oz ciliegine fresh mozzarella
  • 8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves about 40
  • Filippo Berio Balsamic Glaze for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • cocktail toothpicks

Instructions

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, toss arugula with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then arrange it on a platter.
  • Slice watermelon into 1 inch squares and set aside.
  • Pierce the watermelon, mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto through the toothpick. Repeat once more and place the watermelon skewers over the arugula. Season the skewers with salt and pepper, then drizzle the balsamic glaze over top.

Notes

*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
*If you worry that your guests might not enjoy biting into a basil leaf, you can chop the basil instead and sprinkle it over top before serving. I like using an herb scissors for this.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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Published: July 18, 2019 Filed Under: Appetizers, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: caprese salad, caprese skewers, filippo berio, party appetizers, party food

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  1. Tayo

    July 20, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    I have to make this! And I love the cute cactus skewers too 🙂

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  2. Michelle

    July 21, 2019 at 1:17 am

    These look SO good! The idea of delicious cold watermelon sounds so much better than any veg platter. Love those skewers too!

    Reply
  3. Adrianne - Sweet Caramel Sunday

    July 21, 2019 at 1:27 am

    Oh la la, these are the perfect party food! I love how simple and delicious they sound. The prosciutto and watermelon combo is spot on! I love that balsamic too!

    Reply
  4. chezlerevefrancais

    July 21, 2019 at 6:14 am

    I just love the colors on these and it’s a whole meal on a stick. Such a great flavor combination and perfect for summer too. Making them this weekend!

    Reply
  5. Tisha

    July 21, 2019 at 6:19 am

    Can i just say those skewers are so stinking cute!!!! Caprese recipes are so good right now I love finding new ones. Can’t wait to make this

    Reply
  6. Karen

    July 15, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Everyone at our party devoured these. Refreshing especially among other hot appetizers. Will put this on repeat.

    Reply
  7. Karen

    July 15, 2021 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    Forgot to leave 5 star rating with comment

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    • JZ Eats

      July 15, 2021 at 8:52 am

      Thank you Karen!!

      Reply

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