It's hot. So I made fruit salad...with chunks of mozzarella...and a few tomatoes. Plus some basil. Maybe a little balsamic glaze...Ok fine I made cantaloupe caprese salad for dinner, few slices of salami on the side, and called it a day 😂.
It takes 10 minutes (if that), to prep with no cooking involved! No oven, no stove top, not even a microwave.
This cantaloupe caprese salad is also the perfect side dish to any summer picnic, bbq, alfresco dinner, you name it.
The Balsamic Glaze
Some people do get tripped up about that balsamic glaze but I'm going to be honest with you. I keep a delicious bottle of Delallo's Balsamic Glaze in my pantry at all times. NOT an ad, I just love it that much!
Now if you'd rather skip the glaze, absolutely feel free to just drizzle a little balsamic vinegar instead 👍🏻.
Scroll down for the recipe!
Cantaloupe Caprese Salad
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Description
A refreshing melon twist on the classic salad with heirloom tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cantaloupe melon balls (about 1 large cantaloupe, scooped with a melon baller)
- 4 cups heirloom tomatoes of varying colors, cut into bite sized chunks (about 2-3 large tomatoes)
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, roughly torn into bite size pieces
- ¼ cup basil, roughly minced
- Balsamic glaze
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh ground black pepper, finishing salt
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Instructions
- Arrange cantaloupe, tomatoes, and mozzarella chunks on a platter as desired.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a bit of olive olive.
- Sprinkle with basil and fresh ground black pepper.
- Garnish with finishing salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
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