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4th of July Fruit Skewers

Refreshing 4th of July Fruit Skewers with a Creamy Dip

Enjoy vibrant 4th of July Fruit Skewers made with juicy watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries, paired with a creamy yogurt dip.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 skewers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 2 cups watermelon cubes Ripe and seedless
  • 1 cup strawberries Halved
  • 1 cup blueberries Whole
  • 2 medium bananas Sliced just before assembly
  • 1 cup grapes Whole
For the Yogurt Dip
  • 1 cup plain yogurt Greek recommended
  • 2 tablespoons honey Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure preferred
  • 1/2 lemon lemon zest Freshly grated
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup granola Chunky variety
  • mint leaves Fresh

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together yogurt, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth. Set aside to meld flavors.
  2. Cut watermelon, halve strawberries, slice bananas, and toss cut fruit in lemon juice.
  3. Place yogurt dip in a shallow bowl with granola sprinkled around it for texture.
  4. Assemble skewers with an alternating pattern of blueberry, strawberry, watermelon, grape, and banana.
  5. Arrange skewers on a platter with the yogurt dip in the center.
  6. Refrigerate the skewers for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use lemon juice to prevent browning of bananas and other fruits. Choose ripe fruits for the best flavor. Chill for a refreshing taste.

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