Watermelon Feta Appetizer Bites Recipe (2024)

This Watermelon Feta Bites recipe makes a delicious bite-sized nibble! Sweet and savory watermelon appetizer perfect for parties and snacks!

Easy, refreshing snacks and appetizers are so satisfying during spring and summer. From my delicious salsa to stuffed mushrooms, I love simple and delicious dishes to serve for all sorts of celebrations and gatherings. These Watermelon Feta Bites are such an appetizer! Juicy watermelon and tangy feta, topped with a balsamic glaze, make this a party-perfect bite.

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These little watermelon appetizers are always a hit whether I’m serving them for a casual cookout or a party with lots of guests.

In just a few minutes, you can have a tray full of these fabulous Watermelon Feta appetizers prepared and ready to serve. But the best part is that they can easily be made ahead of when you need them for your party to make things even easier on you.

How to Make Watermelon Feta Bites Recipe

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Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

  • Watermelon – You will need about 2 cups of cubed watermelon. For special occasions and holidays, you can make the watermelon pieces into your favorite shapes with small cookie cutters such as circles, stars, etc.
  • Feta cheese – you will need a block of feta cheese then to cut it into similarly sized cubes as the watermelon.
  • Balsamic glaze – Use my easy homemade balsamic glaze recipe or your favorite store-bought.

Optional Ingredients

  • Fresh Basil Leaves – add them on top of the feta cheese cubes and between the watermelon. The basil will add a watermelon caprese salad flavor to the appetizer.
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Step-by-Step Instructions

Assemble each appetizer bite by layering two cubes of watermelon with a cube of feta cheese between them onto a toothpick or co*cktail skewer.

Refrigerate the tray of these if not ready to serve. Then, right before serving, drizzle them with balsamic glaze. The combination of flavors is sweet, savory, and absolutely scrumptious and always makes this a hit at any gathering!

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Storage Tips

One of the best things about this warm-weather favorite appetizer is that it can easily be made ahead of time! When planning a gathering or celebration, I find that any make-ahead foods are so helpful!

To make ahead. Prepare Watermelon Feta Bites without adding the balsamic glaze drizzle. Store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

To freeze. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

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Watermelon Salad

Southern Banana Pudding

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Here’s my Watermelon Feta Appetizer Bites recipe. I hope you enjoy them for your parties and gatherings!

Watermelon Feta Appetizer Bites Recipe

Robyn Stone

5 from 3 votes

Watermelon Feta Bites Recipe – This Watermelon Feta Bites recipe makes a delicious bite-sized nibble! Sweet and savory watermelon appetizer perfect for parties and snacks! Made with watermelon, feta, and topped with a balsamic glaze.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 25 bites

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 (10-ounce package) Feta cheese
  • balsamic glaze

Optional Ingredients

  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Assemble watermelon feta appetizer bites by layering a cube of watermelon, then feta cheese, and then topping it with another cube of watermelon onto a co*cktail skewer or toothpick.

  • If making ahead of time, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until about 15-25 minutes before serving.

  • Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions
Prepare Watermelon Feta Bites without adding the balsamic glaze drizzle. Store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Freezing is NOT recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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FAQs

Why does watermelon and feta taste good together? ›

Why does watermelon and feta taste good together? The salty feta with the crunchy sweet watermelon is a match made in heaven!! Add a small sprinkling of salt and you're in business.

Do people eat watermelon and feta? ›

The sweetness of the watermelon pairs perfectly with the salty/briny/creamy qualities of the feta. Additionally, adding in aromatics like herbs — especially basil and mint — and fennel take it to the next level. You can make it as simple or fancy as you like.

Why does my feta taste weird? ›

“So if the product starts to smell yeasty, like proofed bread dough, the product has gone bad.” Harsh, unbalanced flavors: Feta should taste like fresh, mildly tangy dairy. If your feta tastes overly piquant, bitter, rancid, or otherwise unbalanced, it's past its prime.

When not to eat feta cheese? ›

People who are allergic or intolerant to lactose should avoid eating unripened cheeses, including feta.

Why is feta cheese good for your heart? ›

Feta cheese also has low fat content, due to which it can help in managing cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of heart disease. It contains moderate amounts of saturated fat, which may be a more heart-friendly option than high-fat cheeses.

What to pair with watermelon feta salad? ›

If summer means fish, seafood or sandwiches to you then you're in luck! This watermelon feta salad goes beautifully with Salmon Burgers, Grilled Swordfish or even Shawarma.

Where did watermelon and feta come from? ›

Watermelon and feta salad originates from the Mediterranean – Greece, Turkey, and Egypt all stake claim to the origin of this delicious and simple little salad.

What does feta cheese taste good with? ›

Crumbled. One of the easiest and more popular ways to incorporate Feta to a dish is to crumble it. Feta Crumbles are so versatile that you can use them to garnish pasta, watermelon, grapes, nuts, chickpeas, potatoes, salads, pizza, or eggs. It's the perfect tangy touch to elevate any dish.

Is feta cheese good with fruit? ›

Feta cheese pairs wonderfully with tart fruits like cranberries, apples, and pears as well as sweet honeycomb. It also goes amazingly well with olives and tomatoes—all of which can be used to create amazing salads or appetizers.

What enhances the taste of watermelon? ›

A small sprinkle of salt isn't just great for a sweet/salty combo, it also enhances the sweetness of the watermelon, great for when your melon needs just a little bit of a kick.

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