Description
These vibrant fruit and cheese kabobs are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering. Quick to assemble and highly customizable, they make for a fun and healthy party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup grapes (red or green), washed and stemmed
- 1 medium banana, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces gouda cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 wooden or bamboo skewers (6–8 inches long) or reusable metal skewers
- 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your fruits. Hull and halve the strawberries, cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks, wash and stem the grapes, slice the banana into rounds, and peel and chop the kiwi. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even assembly. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Next, cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts and avoid any crumbling. If you find the cheese hard to cut, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes. This step should take around 5 minutes.
- Now it’s time to assemble the kabobs! Take a skewer and start by threading a piece of cheese, followed by a piece of fruit, and then another cheese piece. Alternate between cheese and fruit until the skewer is filled, leaving a bit of space at both ends for handling. Aim for about 3-4 pieces of each on a skewer. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Once all the kabobs are assembled, arrange them on a serving platter. If desired, drizzle some honey over the top for added sweetness and garnish with fresh mint leaves. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Finally, serve the kabobs immediately or refrigerate them for up to 2 hours if you're preparing them ahead of time. Avoid leaving them out too long, as the fruits can brown. Enjoy your kabobs fresh for the best flavor and texture!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Ensure you use fruits that are at peak ripeness but not overly soft to prevent squishing during assembly. Consider soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before assembly to prevent burning if grilling.