Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad with Purple Basil

Name: Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad with Purple Basil
Ingredients: 2 cup seeded small watermelon balls; 2 cup fresh mozzarella pieces; 1 cup chopped fresh basil (purple or green); 1 bunch scallions (trimmed and chopped); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste; 1 dash balsamic vinegar as desired

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • Jul 4, 2011 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad with Purple Basil

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Ingredients

2 cup seeded small watermelon balls
2 cup fresh mozzarella pieces
1 cup chopped fresh basil purple or green
1 bunch scallions trimmed and chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 dash balsamic vinegar as desired

Instructions

Toss together the watermelon, mozzarella, basil, scallions and oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over a bed of baby greens with crostini on the sides.
Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar over if desired.
Source:
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Category: RecipesSide Dishes

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Diets: DairyLow Carb

Styles: Kid-FriendlyQuick & Easy

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Tzivia

Jul 5, 2015 at 7:16 am

Made this for shalosh seudos. It was a nice change from the usual. My guests and I enjoyed it immensely.

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annette

Jun 29, 2015 at 2:33 pm

i happend to love this salad. love the combination of sweet & savory. when i make it for shabbos i leave out the cheese & add nutz instead

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