Dairy Free Vegan Watermelon Bites with Cashew Feta
Sweet, juicy watermelon meets a tangy, creamy cashew feta in these elegant little bites that are genuinely hard to stop eating. The "feta" is made entirely from soaked raw cashews blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast — no dairy involved, yet the result is surprisingly rich and pleasantly sharp. After a quick chill in the fridge, the mounds firm up beautifully and hold their shape right on top of each watermelon cube. A drizzle of balsamic glaze, fresh torn mint, and a pinch of flaky sea salt pull everything together into a flavor combination that feels way more sophisticated than the effort required. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast at a party, and nobody needs to know they're completely plant-based. If you've ever been skeptical that a cashew-based cheese could actually satisfy, this recipe is a convincing argument otherwise.
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6 servings
For the cashew feta
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for at least 4 hours, then drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
For the bites
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 24 pieces)
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn or thinly sliced
- 1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a food processor along with the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, water, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. Process for 2–3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no visible cashew pieces.
- 2
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop the cashew feta mixture in rough 1-teaspoon mounds onto the prepared baking sheet — you should get about 24 mounds. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until the mounds are firm enough to handle.
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