Description
Festive Christmas watermelon cubes dance with creamy avocado and salty feta in this unexpected holiday appetizer. Mediterranean flavors meet seasonal cheer, creating a refreshing and elegant starter perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup (237 ml) avocado, cubed
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) feta cheese, cubed
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously slice watermelon, avocado, and feta into precision-cut geometric cubes, ensuring uniform dimensions for elegant presentation.
- Create architectural layers by strategically positioning watermelon as the foundational base, followed by creamy avocado in the center, and crown with pristine feta cheese cubes.
- Stabilize each delicate stack with a festive holiday toothpick, preventing structural collapse during serving.
- Enhance visual appeal by delicately adorning each cube stack with vibrant fresh mint leaves, introducing a verdant holiday accent.
- For sophisticated flavor complexity, artfully cascade a thin ribbon of balsamic glaze across the arranged stacks, providing a tangy counterpoint to the sweet and savory components.
- Carefully transfer the prepared cubes onto a chilled serving platter, maintaining their architectural integrity and ensuring maximum gustatory and visual enjoyment.
- Refrigerate momentarily before presentation to preserve the crisp texture and maintain the pristine temperature of each ingredient.
Notes
- Ensure watermelon, avocado, and feta are chilled before cutting to maintain crisp texture and prevent softening.
- Use a sharp knife to create precise, clean-edged cubes for an elegant presentation that impresses guests.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushy or bruised layers when stacking appetizer cubes.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to keep the vibrant colors and prevent avocado from oxidizing or turning brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 358 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg