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Melon Mozzarella Salad with Basil
This melon mozzarella salad is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet and savory. It’s a great summer salad recipe and definite crowd pleaser.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cantaloupe melon
- 1 honeydew melon
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (loosely packed)
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- chopped raw cashews (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the melons in half, remove the seeds and use a melon baller to create small melon balls. Place those in a large mixing bowl. Add the blueberries, mozzarella and basil.
- 2
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey and salt and pepper in a small bowl and drizzle on top of the salad. Gently stir to combine.
- 3
Top with chopped cashews before serving.