Fruit Kabobs with watermelon, blueberries, and mozzarella balls are a fun and healthy Fourth of July snack.

Fruit Kabobs lined up on picnic table.

They are a great way to keep your kids busy in the kitchen. They’ll love using a melon baller to make balls of watermelon and threading the ingredients on the skewers will keep them entertained while you get other things done.

4th of July Fruit Kabobs with watermelon, blueberries, and mozzarella balls.

How To Serve 4th of July Fruit Kabobs

These fruit kabobs are perfectly delicious as is, but you can amp up the flavor by adding some fresh mint, a sprinkle or salt, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. They are a cool and refreshing snack to munch on that will still leave you with plenty of room for burgers and pie later on.

4th of July Fruit Kabobs with watermelon, blueberries, and mozzarella balls.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Use strawberries or raspberries in place of watermelon.
  • Use large marshmallows in place of mozzarella balls.
  • Use cubes of Angel Food cake or pound cake in place of mozzarella balls.

Make Ahead

These fruit skewers can be made ahead of time, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated. Make up to 24 hours in advance.

4th of July Fruit Kabobs with watermelon, blueberries, and mozzarella balls.

Serve 4th of July Fruit Kabobs with Hot Dogs with Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce, Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad, Root Beer Baked Beans, and Creamy Macaroni Salad for a 4th of July Cookout everyone will rave about.

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4th of July Fruit Kabobs

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
4th of July Fruit Kabobs with watermelon, blueberries, and mozzarella balls are a fun, festive, and healthy snack that the kids can help make.

Equipment

  • Wooden Skewers
  • Melon Baller
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Ingredients

  • 1 small seedless watermelon
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 (12-ounce) container mozzarella balls,, drained
  • skewers
  • salt, mint, balsamic dressing,, optional

Instructions 

  • Using a melon baller, scoop balls of watermelon.
  • Thread watermelon, blueberries, and mozzarella balls on skewers.
  • Sprinkle with chopped mint, salt, and balsamic dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally posted June 28, 2014

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19 Comments

  1. Robert Jackson says:

    Thanks for sharing all them mouth watering recipes!

  2. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says:

    What a beautiful and simple 4th of July dessert! I feel like planning for those bbqs can get so hectic and stressful, this fruit kabob is so amazing because it’s delicious AND stress-free. ๐Ÿ˜€

  3. marcie says:

    These are so fun and look so delicious and refreshing! These would be such a great treat for the 4th. ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. ela@GrayApron says:

    How cute! Great idea…

    ela h.

  5. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says:

    How gorgeous are these fruit kabobs?? Loving the mozzarella cheese addition and I think it’s so cool how we’re both on kabob kicks this week! ๐Ÿ˜€ Pinned!

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      They may be pretty but I don’t think they taste nearly as good as your 4th of July kabobs with vanilla pudding dip ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Oh, can’t wait to check out your Caramel Pie Michael!