Caprese Melon Salad

⏱️ 15 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Easy
American, Italian salads
Caprese Melon Salad
Nutrition per Serving
247
Calories
8g
Protein
21g
Carbs
16g
Fat

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.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 Small Cantaloupe
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil minced plus more for garnish
  • 8 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella Balls
  • 1/2 Medium Watermelon
  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Zest of one lime (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine all of your dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. 2Using 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.
  3. 3In a large bowl, add melon balls, mozzarella balls, and dressing. Toss gently to combine. Add in your fresh basil and toss again.
  4. 4Top with more basil, lime zest, and dressing if desired.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by noshingwiththenolands.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.