5.0 from 9 votes
Watermelon Caprese Salad
Watermelon Caprese Salad is a delicious summer twist on the classic Caprese typically made with tomato.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 red seedless watermelon (sliced 1/2 inch thick (calculated with 16 oz))
- 8 thin slices fresh mozzarella (1 oz each)
- 1 loose cup baby arugula
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (I used Modenacrem Balsamic Glaze)
Instructions
- Use a 4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter (or any shape) and cut 16 stars out of the watermelon (about 1 oz each). Save the excess watermelon for another use.
- Arrange the watermelon on a platter, then layer with cheese, arugula, 1/4 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on each.
- Top with a final star, drizzle each with balsamic glaze and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1salad
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Fat
7.5g
(12%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
6.5g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salad | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.