How to Make Watermelon Caprese Appetizer - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about fresh, light and refreshing appetizers to enjoy at your backyard gatherings and barbecues. One of the best ways to kick off a meal during the warmer months is with a refreshing Watermelon Caprese Appetizer. This appetizer is a twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad, swapping out the traditional tomatoes for juicy, sweet watermelon.

The combination of watermelon, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze...

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Ingredients

  • 3 sprigs fresh basil, stems removed
  • 1 small watermelon, fruit removed with a melon baller
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
  • Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 357mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 399mg