| Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 150 | 1g | 0g | 31g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 28g | 3g | 5g | 0.03g |
I have always found charm in the simplest of dishes, and that’s why I just love our Mouse Melon and Balsamic Reduction Skewers. Not only is it a unique and colorful medley brought to life with the freshness of the farm, it’s also a fun twist on traditional fruit skewers.
A Vegetable Garden Salad on a Stick
Imagine, if you will, a vegetable garden salad, its components all naturally robust and arranged exceptionally on a single skewer. It reminds me of the veggie sticks we used to whip up back in Nebraska, where fresh produce wasn’t a luxury but the norm. Unlike the usual salads and stews I often talk about, these Mouse Melon and Balsamic Reduction Skewers are somewhat of a departure from my comfort zone. But in a good way.
Inherent Health Benefits
What really gets me about this recipe, though, is the inherent health benefits it comes packed with. Each skewer is rich in essential vitamins and dietary fiber from the mouse melon, watermelon, pineapple, kiwi, and strawberry. There’s also the lemon slices, which are not just for the tangy kick, but they are known for their immune boosting properties too. Not to mention, the balsamic vinegar’s impact on improving digestion, and then there’s honey, the natural sweetener with antioxidant properties.
Pair these skewers with a refreshing Lemon Basil Orzo salad or a classic Rib-eye Steak and you have yourself a delightful summer meal that’s as hearty as it is wholesome.
I hope you try these Mouse Melon and Balsamic Reduction Skewers at your next gathering or for a simple snack on a lazy afternoon. They’re sweet, tangy, and just the right balance of rustic simplicity and gourmet delicacy. Trust me, it’s a recipe you’ll fall in love with. Happy cooking!
What You’ll Need
- 12 Mouse Melons
- 1 cup Watermelon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Kiwi, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Strawberry, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 Lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 6 wooden Skewers
Method
Step One
Start by preparing all the fruits. Wash the 12 mouse melons, 1 cup of the watermelon, pineapple, kiwi, strawberries and thin slices of lemon. Cut the watermelon, pineapple, kiwi and strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Step Two
The next step is to create the balsamic reduction. Heat the 1 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow the vinegar to come a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until it has reduced by half. This should take about 20 minutes.
Step Three
Now, stir in the 1/4 cup of honey into the balsamic reduction. Mix it well until the honey is fully dissolved. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
Step Four
Remove the balsamic reduction from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, the reduction should be thick and syrupy.
Step Five
Now, it’s time for the fun part! Put the mouse melons and bites-sized fruit pieces onto the skewers. You can arrange them in any way you want, but I suggest starting with a piece of lemon, followed by a piece of each fruit, then a mouse melon. Repeat this arrangement until the skewer is filled.
Step Six
Finally, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the fruit skewers. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Mouse Melon and Balsamic Reduction Skewers!
