WATERMELON CAPRESE APPETIZER

Watermelon Caprese Appetizer image

A refreshing appetizer for the summer, my family loved this so much they ate more than a serving each. Also great for those who love the flavor of caprese but aren't huge fans of tomatoes.

Provided by Nicole Cox

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 sprigs fresh basil, stems removed
1 small watermelon, fruit removed with a melon baller
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 125.4 mg, Sugar 23.5 g