Nothing tastes better than fresh veggies, produce and dairy from a farm. Summer time is the perfect opportunity to enjoy that freshness with recipes made from foods that are good for you and happen to be absolutely delicious! Don’t forget that by eating farm fresh produce and dairy products, you are helping the economy and our environment.
These Watermelon, Cucumber and Mozzarella Bites with Balsamic Glaze are a perfect combo of flavors. A little sweetness from the watermelon, creamy and rich mozzarella plus the freshness from a cucumber, all topped with a sweet and tangy balsamic drizzle. Easy, delicious and bite size.
This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients. Farm fresh produce and creamy mozzarella.
End of summer means the watermelons are ripe and perfect for eating. I’m partial to a Nelson’s Produce Black Diamond, the sweet flavor is incredible and I’ve never had a bad one. It probably helps that I always ask the staff to help me pick the best one, they are the experts.
Cucumbers are in full force this time of year and you can grab one from Nelson’s as well. Or you can always find a neighbor with an abundance of cucumbers who is looking to share. You can peel the cucumber or leave the peel on, preference is all yours.
Mozzarella might be my favorite kind of cheese. Soft, rich, creamy and goes well with so many types of flavors. Cheese is a great source of protein and vitamins, plus it’s delicious.
Balsamic Glaze is the thing that really takes this appetizer from incredible to amazing. A little sweet and a little tart goes well with the freshness of the watermelon and cucumber plus the creamy texture of mozzarella. I buy a premade glaze at the grocery store and it makes this recipe even more simple.
Prep the watermelon and cucumbers. First, cut the cucumber into slices (about ½ inch thick) and then cut each slice into four equal pieces. You can peel the cucumber or leave the peel on, totally a personal preference.
Cut the watermelon into bite size squares about the same size as the cucumber pieces.
I like to use the mozzarella balls for this recipe, but you are can use a ball of fresh mozzarella and cut the cheese into bite size pieces as well.
Using a toothpick, skewer the cucumber then the watermelon piece then finally the mozzarella ball. Easy and doesn’t need to be perfect, the flavors will speak for themselves.
Place all the assembled appetizers onto a plate and then drizzle the balsamic over top. Feel free to get generous, balsamic glaze is delicious.
Did you know that dairy cows eat unused, upcycled plants from other local farms like citrus pulp from orchards, ugly carrots stores won’t sell or almond hulls? 26.5 lbs per day actually! Neither did I, until I started working with Nelson Produce and Midwest Dairy.
Dairy is good for you and made with care for the planet. From the farm to your fridge, U.S. dairy is taking steps to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
U.S. dairy farmers are committed to reducing their carbon footprint even further as part of the dairy industry’s initiative to become carbon neutral or better by 2050. The carbon footprint of a glass of milk is two-thirds less than it was 70 years ago, yet milk still
has the same nutritional benefits and great taste. Producing a gallon of milk has 19% less greenhouse gas emissions than it did in 2007. That’s Equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere by half a million acres of U.S. forest every year.
And all you need to do is continue to consume dairy products and support the local farmers that provide this incredibly nutritious staple of our daily lives.
This appetizer recipe is a great one to change up and make your own. There are lots of options for this bite size app.
Add a layer of fresh basil. Basil is a sweet and savory flavor and goes really well with both cucumber and watermelon and definitely mozzarella, too.
Swap out the balsamic glaze for a little honey drizzle. The sweetness will be another great combo with the watermelon, cucumber and mozzarella.
I love a simple, quick and delicious snack! Check out some of my favorites below!
Here are a few of my favorites:
A perfect bite of watermelon, cucumber and mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic glaze. A little sweetness from the watermelon, creamy and rich mozzarella plus the freshness from a cucumber, all topped with a sweet and tangy balsamic drizzle. Easy, delicious and bite size.
Watermelon- cut into small squares
Cucumber- Sliced and cut into ¼ pieces
Fresh Mozzarella balls or bite size pieces
Balsamic Glaze
Cut Cucumber into slices and then cut each slice into 4 pieces. Follow by cutting the watermelon into bite size square pieces about the same size as the cucumbers.
Cut fresh mozzarella into bite size pieces or if using mozzarella balls, cut in half to match the size of the cucumber and watermelon.
Assemble watermelon, cucumber and mozzarella on top of each other and stick a toothpick through the top. Continue until you have the number you would like.
Finish by drizzling the balsamic glaze over top all the bites. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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