Description
A refreshing summer salad that combines sweet watermelon with creamy mozzarella, enhanced with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pieces watermelon, cut into 4-inch squares
- 6 slices fresh mozzarella
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- On a serving platter, line up watermelon and mozzarella, alternating, in a single row. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the watermelon and mozzarella with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil and top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Serve two watermelon/mozzarella stacks per plate. Double the recipe for more servings!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute mozzarella with a plant-based cheese.
- Ensure the watermelon is ripe for optimal sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg