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June 12, 2015 By Cyn Gagen 2 Comments

Easy Watermelon Caprese Salad {12 Days of Celebrating Summer}

Filed Under: 4th of July, CELEBRATE, COOK, Picnics, Salads, Side dishes, Summer Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, basil, mozzarella, watermelon

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watermelon-caprese-saladWant a simple but delicious salad for a hot summer night? Try this variation on the traditional caprese salad, made with watermelon instead of tomatoes. The tangy and sweet balsamic drizzle is the special ingredient that really takes the taste over the top and will have you wanting more. You can make this salad in almost no time and it will add a refreshing dish to any summer meal.

Ingredients:

Watermelon cut into spears or slices

Fresh mozzarella sliced thinly (I really love the Bufalo Mozzarella)

Balsamic vinegar – about 1 cup

2 T. brown sugar

Fresh basil leaves

Instructions:  This is so simple to put together but makes such a lovely dish for a summer dinner party and is so tasty and refreshing. Either lay pieces of the cheese on top of the watermelon or layer it (watermelon, cheese, watermelon, cheese). Wouldn’t it be fun to put it all on a skewer like my Cobb Salad on a Stick. 

To create the balsamic drizzle combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling turn the heat down slightly and continue to cook for another 10-12 minutes until it reduces and thickens. Drizzle this over the watermelon and cheese. Top with a basil leaf or two and serve!

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  1. Stephanie Richards says

    June 21, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Who knew you could get so fancy with simple watermelon? This looks delicious! I’d never thought of combining watermelon with mozzarella cheese but now that you’ve done it, it seems genius.

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  1. [BLOCKED BY STBV] Easy Watermelon Caprese Salad #12DaysOf Celebrate Summer - Raising My 5 Sons says:
    June 12, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    […] We’ve got a simple salad for you to serve on a hot summer day! This variation of your traditional caprese salad is made with watermelon instead of tomatoes. There is a tangy balsamic drizzle sprinkled on top to makes this a super treat that will have you wanting more! The best part—it’s super easy and quick to make! Cyn shares her salad recipe, including the secret of the balsamic drizzle over on her blog,  Creative Cynchronicity. […]

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