Ingredients for watermelon salad or caprese. Watermelon, feta and basil on a wooden cutting board and in glass, horizontal
When it comes to a summer salad, nothing seems more in-season than fresh watermelon and newly harvested basil. In this Watermelon & Basil Summer Salad recipe, juicy fruit, creamy mozzarella, sweet basil, and a touch of hot chili powder become a combo that can’t be beaten.
Textures are a star component here: crunchy chilled watermelon with soft mozzarella cheese balance each other perfectly. Then, the basil adds an herby rich, and some chili heat finishes it off.
Serve this summer salad recipe in a bowl or on skewers for a stylish addition to any summer brunch table!
4
servings5
minutes65
kcalServe this summer salad recipe in a bowl or on skewers for a stylish addition to any summer brunch table!
4 cups cubed watermelon, chilled
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups cubed mozzarella
½ tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp chili powder
This Summer Salad is best served chilled!
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