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Wooden skewers are arranged on a tray, each with alternating rounds of watermelon, mozzarella balls, and blueberries—these 4th of July fruit skewers make a colorful and fresh appetizer perfect for summer celebrations.
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4th of July Fruit Skewers

Create stunning 4th of July Fruit Skewers with fresh watermelon, creamy mozzarella, and juicy blueberries. These patriotic red, white, and blue appetizers are perfect for Independence Day celebrations—quick to assemble and guaranteed to be crowd-pleasing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 10 (2 skewers per serving)
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 8 ounce tub mozzarella balls (My container had 23 balls.)
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 seedless Watermelon
  • mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Wash, drain, and dry blueberries.
  • Scoop out balls of watermelon and set aside in a colander or on a plate with paper towels to keep them from being too juicy.
  • Drain mozzarella balls.
  • Thread 2 blueberries, 1 mozzarella ball, and 1 watermelon ball onto each skewer.
  • Place on a serving dish and cover or place in a container with a lid. Keep cool until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
  • A balsamic glaze drizzled over would add to the wonderful flavor of these skewers.
  • Basil would also work with these.
  • Strawberries, raspberries, or red grapes work wonderfully for the red element.
  • White grapes or cubed pears can substitute for mozzarella if you prefer an all-fruit version.
 
Extra Watermelon: You will have a little leftover watermelon so I try to scoop from one end so that I can slice the other end, or you could add more watermelon balls to the skewers.  
Pretty Serving Ideas: Arrange the skewers upright in a tall glass or vase, or lay them on a platter lined with fresh mint or patriotic napkins. Provide small plates and napkins nearby for easy eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skewers | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.2mg