Name: Watermelon Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon; 0.25 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon best-quality balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze (see Tip); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Watermelon Caprese Salad

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This refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad replaces tomatoes with sweet, juicy watermelon. Basil and balsamic vinegar push this easy summer salad to the savory side, but if you want some sweeter notes, opt for balsamic glaze. An optional drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil at the end helps marry the flavors.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 21, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon best-quality balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze (see Tip)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (Optional)

Directions

Stir mozzarella, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add watermelon and basil; toss to combine. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (or glaze) and olive oil (if desired).

Tips

Tip: Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar that's cooked until it's very thick. Look for it with other vinegars in well-stocked supermarkets. Or make balsamic glaze yourself by boiling 1 cup balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool before using some in this dish and refrigerating the rest for another use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

89	Calories
4g	Fat
9g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 89
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Vitamin A 827IU	17%
Vitamin C 9mg	9%
Folate 9mcg	2%
Sodium 225mg	10%
Calcium 143mg	11%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 17mg	4%
Potassium 159mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.