Melon Caprese Salad
Sweet cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon make up this untraditional caprese salad. Tossed with a basil infused lemon vinaigrette and finished off with fresh burrata cheese, this melon caprese salad is the perfect light, refreshing, and delicious appetizer or snack.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 3 balls fresh burrata cheese
- 4 cups melon balls (I used watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 6 slices prosciutto
Honey Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt.
Instructions
- 1. Break the burrata in half and place each half in the bottom of a small bowl or glass (about 8 ounces). Over the burrata, layer the melon balls, basil, and mint. Top with a slice of prosciutto. 2. At this point the salad can be covered and placed in the fridge for up to 6 hours. 3. Before serving, drizzle over the vinaigrette (recipe follows). 4. To make the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.8mg