Melon Mozzarella Salad with Basil
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Melon Mozzarella Salad with Basil
Description
Melon Mozzarella Salad with Basil features a vibrant combination of fresh cantaloupe and honeydew balls paired with juicy blueberries. Soft mozzarella balls and fresh basil leaves introduce a mild creamy and aromatic element. Tossed with a delicate dressing made from olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and honey, the salad achieves a pleasing balance between sweet and tangy notes. Chopped raw cashews sprinkled on top contribute a satisfying crunch to contrast the tender textures. This salad is served fresh, offering a bright, refreshing dish with layered flavors suited for warm days or light meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe
- 1 honeydew melon
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella balls
- 1 cup basil loosely packed, fresh leaves
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cashews for garnish, raw, chopped
Instructions
- Slice the melons in half, remove the seeds and use a melon baller to create small melon balls. Place those in a large mixing bowl. Add the blueberries, mozzarella and basil.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey and salt and pepper in a small bowl and drizzle on top of the salad. Gently stir to combine.
- Top with chopped cashews before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 781mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 3455IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 77.6mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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