Legume Free Vegan Watermelon Bites with Cashew Feta
Sweet, juicy watermelon meets a tangy, creamy cashew feta in these elegant little bites that feel far more impressive than the effort involved. The feta is made entirely from soaked raw cashews blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and a touch of garlic — no beans, no lentils, no chickpeas anywhere in sight, which makes this a genuinely satisfying option when legumes are off the table. Once chilled, those little mounds firm up beautifully and hold their shape right on top of each watermelon cube. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and a scatter of fresh mint pull the whole thing together with a sweet-savory contrast that tastes like something you'd find at a fancy summer party. Flaky sea salt at the end ties every flavor together and makes each bite pop. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear from the platter before you've even finished arranging them.
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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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