A great 4th of July appetizer that includes harvests of the month - watermelon, jalapeño, and mint! It's a cacophony in your mouth of watery, sweet, and spicy (POP!) with a bite of umami from the pepperoni or cheese, and then a splash of honey sweetness with hint of minty freshness. Try these with friends for the 4th of July!
1 cube watermelon
1 slice pepperoni (optional: 1/4 oz. Toscano Parmasean and Sharp Cheddar Cheese)
1/8 teaspoon of honey
1 thin slice jalapeño
Pinch of mint, finely minced
Directions:
1. Place one round of pepperoni (or - 1/4 inch slice of cheese) on watermelon cube
2. Top with a thin jalapeño slice (remove seeds to avoid extra spicy kick)
3. Drizzle lightly with honey
4. Sprinkle with mint.
5. Serve immediately
Nutrition Analysis:
Pepperoni option - 61 Calories, 7.2g Carbohydrate, 1.4g Protein, 3.3g Fat, 0.2g Dietary Fiber
Cheese option - 60 Calories, 8.3g Carbohydrate, 2g Protein, 2.5g Fat, 0.7g Dietary Fiber