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Watermelon Caprese

Delicious Watermelon Caprese Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

This Watermelon Caprese Salad is a refreshing fusion of sweet watermelon, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 small Seedless Watermelon Use small seedless watermelons for the sweetest, juiciest pieces.
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Opt for pre-sliced for convenience.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Enhances flavors; sprinkle to taste.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to your preference.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Thinly slice for even distribution.
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Choose high-quality oil for the best flavor.
  • to taste Balsamic Glaze Home-made or store-bought works well.

Equipment

  • colander
  • Serving platter
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Watermelon Caprese
  1. Begin by slicing a small seedless watermelon into 4-inch squares, cutting each square into smaller bite-sized pieces. Place in a colander to drain excess juice.
  2. On a large serving platter, lay out watermelon pieces in a single row, alternating each piece with slices of fresh mozzarella.
  3. Sprinkle the salad with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Stack and thinly slice fresh basil, sprinkle generously over the salad.
  5. Drizzle high-quality extra-virgin olive oil over the salad, followed by balsamic glaze.
  6. Plate two stacks of watermelon and mozzarella for each serving and enjoy the salad fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it perfect for various dietary needs. Best enjoyed fresh the same day.

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