WATERMELON SHARK

Watermelon Shark image

Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large watermelon
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 medium oranges
1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves
Swedish Fish candies, optional

Steps:

Using a large sharp knife, cut off one end of the watermelon so that watermelon stands at an angle. Using a razor blade or small knife, score an opening for the mouth. With knife, cut out and remove mouth. Cut out triangles for teeth; remove rind from teeth., For shark fin, cut a triangle from removed rind; attach to shark with toothpicks. For eyes, attach two grapes with toothpicks. , Remove fruit from inside watermelon; cut into cubes. In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries and remaining grapes. Finely grate peel from oranges and squeeze juice. In a small bowl, mix preserves, orange juice and peel; add to fruit and toss gently., Stand shark on a platter. Fill opening with some of the fruit mixture; add a few Swedish Fish if desired. Serve with remaining fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges