Watermelon Caprese Appetizer recipe

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Ingredients

3 sprigs fresh basil, stems removed
1 small watermelon, fruit removed with a melon baller
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

329.6 calories
carbohydrate: 28.2 g
cholesterol: 44.5 mg
fat: 19.5 g
fiber: 1.4 g
protein: 12.4 g
saturatedFat: 9.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 125.4 mg
sugar: 23.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.

  2. Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.

  3. Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

A refreshing appetizer for the summer, my family loved this so much they ate more than a serving each. Also great for those who love the flavor of caprese but aren't huge fans of tomatoes.

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