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Watermelon Caprese Appetizer
Prep
30 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite summer appetizers because it's refreshing, elegant, and honestly takes just thirty minutes to pull together. Fresh watermelon paired with creamy mozzarella and basil is like a deconstructed salad that feels way more special than it actually is. The beautiful thing about watermelon is that it's packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health, so you can feel good about serving this at your next gathering. Best of all, there's no cooking required, which means you can prepare it while keeping your kitchen cool on hot days. Your guests will be impressed, and you'll have plenty of time to relax before they arrive.
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Ingredients
- 33 sprigs fresh basil, stems removed
- 11 small watermelon, fruit removed with a melon baller
- 11 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces
- 22 tablespoons olive oil
- 22 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 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.
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