Melon Shooters with Feta Cheese Bundles

Let me describe how to prepare tasty Melon Shooters with Feta Cheese Bundles. Here they are below:

Ingredients

For the Melon Shooters:

• 1 ripe melon
• 100 ml of vodka (optional)

For the Feta Cheese Bundles:

• 200 g of feta cheese
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil as needed
• Black pepper as needed
• 10 slices of thin raw ham (optional for an Italian twist)
• Mint leaves to decorate (optional)

Preparation

Melon Shooters:

1. Cut the melon in half, remove the seeds, and with an ice cream scoop or a melon baller, create melon spheres. Alternatively, cut the melon into cubes.
2. If you choose to use vodka, place the melon spheres or cubes in a bowl and pour the vodka over them, letting it marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Drain the melon from any excess vodka and place it in shot glasses (chupitos).

Feta Cheese Bundles:

1. Cut the feta into roughly 2 cm cubes.
2. Place a basil leaf on each cube.
3. Wrap each cube with a slice of raw ham, if you wish to add an Italian touch; otherwise, skip this step for a more Greek version.
4. Secure the bundle with a toothpick.
5. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of black pepper.

To serve, place a feta cheese bundle on each melon shooter. You might also decorate with a sprig of mint for a touch of freshness and color.

Curiosity

This preparation combines the fresh sweetness of melon with the aromatic saltiness of feta, creating an interesting blend of flavors. Melon Shooters with Feta Cheese Bundles are perfect as a summer aperitif or for a party. If you want to stay true to the original Greek theme, you can skip the raw ham, while if you want to give a totally Italian interpretation to the dish, include the raw ham for a gastronomic fusion that unites two culinary cultures.