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Watermelon Mozzarella Caprese
- SERVES
- 5
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Refreshing watermelon slices take the novel tasty place of tomatoes in this Watermelon Mozzarella Caprese. The additional flavors from caramelized onions and Balsamic vinegar make this one a stand-out!
What You'll Need
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra dry vermouth
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 pound fresh water packed mozzarella, sliced into 15 slices
- 15 (2-1/2 x 2-1/2-inch) slices seedless watermelon, 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
What to Do
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
- Add onions and saute about 5 minutes until onions are golden in color. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add vermouth and sugar to pan and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated from pan. Stir in balsamic vinegar and saute another few minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool. Alternate slices of cheese and watermelon on a serving platter or up to 4 individual salad plates. Spoon onion mixture over watermelon and mozzarella slices. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Adapted from the National Watermelon Promotion Board
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 567
- Calories from Fat 305
- Total Fat 34g 52 %
- Saturated Fat 16g 78 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 23g 46 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 81mg 27 %
- Sodium 387mg 16 %
- Total Carbohydrates 40g 13 %
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
- Sugars 32g 0 %