Caprese Melon Salad
You won't find a much prettier salad than this Caprese Melon Salad. It has a gorgeous sweet-to-salty ratio that is perfect for a hot summer night.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Small Cantaloupe
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil minced plus more for garnish
- 8 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- ½ Medium Watermelon
Lime Dressing:
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of one lime plus more for garnish
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of your dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Using your melon baller, cut out small spheres of watermelon and cantaloupe. You can use a small melon baller or a big one, based on your preference.
- In a large bowl, add melon balls, mozzarella balls, and dressing. Toss gently to combine. Add in your fresh basil and toss again.
- Top with more basil, lime zest, and dressing if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 330mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g