Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers with Starry Strawberry Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers with Starry Strawberry Cream
45 min.
8
170kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and visually stunning appetizer that's both healthy and delicious? These Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers with Starry Strawberry Cream are the perfect choice! Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this recipe is a delightful way to kick off any meal or satisfy a sweet craving.

Imagine juicy watermelon balls perfectly complemented by the tangy sweetness of kiwi, threaded onto skewers and served with a dreamy, star-speckled strawberry cream sauce. The creamy dip, subtly sweet and subtly tart, is a breeze to make in your blender and really elevates this simple snack into something special.

This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a crowd-pleaser for everyone. Plus, it's ready in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for those moments when you need a quick and impressive dish. With only 170 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply want a fun and healthy snack for the family, these watermelon and kiwi skewers are sure to be a hit. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, absolutely gorgeous treat!

Ingredients

  •  kiwifruit peeled cut into 12 pieces
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup vanilla yogurt low-fat
  • 0.5 teaspoon powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 cup strawberries sliced
  • 24 balls watermelon (1/2-inch)

Equipment

  • blender
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Place first 5 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Cover and chill.
  2. Thread 1 watermelon piece and 1 kiwi-fruit piece onto each of 24 skewers.
  3. Serve with sauce.
  4. Note: To shape the kiwifruit as in the photo, cut a thin vertical slice off both ends of fruit, revealing the flesh. Peel by cutting vertical strips from one end to the other.
  5. Cut each kiwifruit lengthwise into quarters.
  6. Cut each quarter crosswise into thirds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein8.21%
Fat4.85%
Carbs86.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.92
Glycemic Load
26.29
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.790869344836%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg
Petunidin
0.01mg
Delphinidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
3.35mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.42mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
2.29mg
Kaempferol
2.38mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:169.75kcal
8.49%
Fat:1.03g
1.58%
Saturated Fat:0.21g
1.29%
Carbohydrates:41.38g
13.79%
Net Carbohydrates:38.58g
14.03%
Sugar:33.6g
37.33%
Cholesterol:0.77mg
0.26%
Sodium:16.01mg
0.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.91g
7.81%
Vitamin C:62.72mg
76.02%
Vitamin A:2656.81IU
53.14%
Potassium:617.32mg
17.64%
Magnesium:54.08mg
13.52%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.53%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.77%
Copper:0.23mg
11.66%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.65%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.23%
Fiber:2.8g
11.21%
Vitamin K:9.94µg
9.47%
Phosphorus:82.52mg
8.25%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.03%
Calcium:68.69mg
6.87%
Iron:1.23mg
6.83%
Folate:24.82µg
6.21%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.88%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.27%
Selenium:2.7µg
3.86%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.8%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Source:My Recipes