Watermelon Caprese Salad
Try this chilled watermelon caprese salad, which pairs well with any summer feast.
Photos: Charity D'Amato
Summer is a great time to experiment with fresh produce and ingredients found at your local farmers market. I love a good caprese salad made of sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, and fresh mozzarella. For a fresh spin on this traditional salad, I tossed in some leftover watermelon and home-grown cucumber.
Watermelon Caprese Salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, straight from the vine
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
Handful of fresh basil, rolled tightly and trimmed
1/2 English cucumber
1/4 ripe seedless watermelon
Olive oil and salt, to taste
Chop watermelon in small chunks. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and cucumber in small pieces. Chiffonade basil. Gently mix together. Toss with good olive oil and salt. Then gently add in fresh mozzarella and serve at room temperature for the best flavors.
This salad pairs well with a juicy steak hot off the grill, zesty chicken kebabs, or all by itself with a good crusty bread.
Enjoy your summer by exploring new flavor combinations such as this one!
