Caprese Melon Salad with turkey slices and Mozzarella
Caprese Melon Salad with turkey slices and Mozzarella is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad combines juicy cantaloupe and honeydew melons with creamy ciliegine mozzarella, savory turkey slices, and fragrant basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small cantaloupe
- 1 small honeydew melon
- 1 cup ciliegine mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 ounces turkey slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pineapple vinegar (or any vinegar)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew in half. Use a melon baller to scoop out balls of fruit.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the melon balls, ciliegine mozzarella, chopped basil, sliced turkey, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple vinegar and olive oil. Season with cracked pepper and sea salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg