Description
Watermelon Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. This delightful salad features juicy watermelon, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners, it’s both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Impress your guests and elevate your dining experience with this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces. Slice the mozzarella into similar-sized pieces.
- On a serving platter, arrange the watermelon cubes and mozzarella slices in an alternating pattern.
- Tear or sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over the salad.
- Finish with balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern, then season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg