Traditional Caprese salad is made with sweet ripe tomatoes and originates from the Isle of Capri, Italy. This is a fun twist on the traditional Caprese salad using watermelon instead of tomatoes. It is super easy to put together and makes an easy last-minute appetizer.
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- Place all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and give them a quick whiz until the mixture is smooth. Chill until ready for use.
- Cut the watermelon into 3 inch rounds and use a melon baller to scoop out as many balls as possible.
- Thread watermelon balls, bocconcini, Parma ham and basil leaves onto 10 skewers. (or 6 skewers and serve the rest in a bowl). Season with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzle with prepared basil vinaigrette.
39 comments:
What a great, fresh and healthy summer treat!
Yum!
Such a nice combination of colours and flavours, cant wait for summer here!
Oh wow, these colors are spectacular, such a beautiful and healthy snack. Beautiful idea!
I very like watermelon :)
Un'idea fresca e simpatica, brava!!!
Looks delicious. Also looks like a big party -- but that's not going to happen here this summer. No gatherings!
be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Wow ... these are gorgeous, Angie! Such a beautiful summertime option.
Fabulous, fabulous idea to serve watermelon, Angie! I've enjoyed watermelon salad and I know that I'll love this!
Delicious appetizer and salad. Great for warm days. So refreshing.
Yum. I want some now.
I like the idea of substituting watermelon for the tomatoes! And I have some in my refrigerator at the moment. :-) Nice dish -- thanks.
I am just salivating at the summer recipes you are posting these days. I am going to make this today. Not kidding, i just cut half the watermelon for my husband's office lunch.
Such a nice side or appetizer. xo
I love this, I eat watermelon every day for breakfast and I need to make these how sweet they look!
I love sweet, savory, salads like this, Angie! And this one looks so pretty and fun to eat.
Love your twist on Caprese salad, Angie! I like watermelon better than tomatoes so will be trying this. Thanks for the recipe! Delicious for sure!
This is such a good idea for hot weather--and it's so hot here right now! I love watermelon in salads like this.
Your skewers are such a perfect idea with it so hot outside right now... and you basil vinaigrette recipe is absolutely divine!
Super easy and tasty too!....I love it!.....Abrazotes,Marcela
wow, looks very pretty and refreshing. My little one loves watermelons
Wow! Such a gorgeous take on cape ease salad! I so love the delightful skewers and that basil vinaigrette sounds so delicious!
I love Caprese everything! And using watermelon instead of tomatoes sounds so delicious and refreshing!!
Looks so delicious :)
Great idea! So tasty & refreshing.
What a lovely and fresh salad!!
Angie your images are so attractive I wish to grab the salad right from the screen
These skewers look delicious!
These skewers are bursting with summer flavors Angie. Great inviting photos!
Such wonderful images of such a tasty looking take on the classic Caprese salad. It's pinned for when I can find a proper watermelon...
What a fun idea for an appetiser. They look delicious, and perfect for a BBQ! Can’t get enough watermelon right now!
Angie these skewers are beautiful and delicious!
Watermelon makes it so much more refreshing!
What a colourful and refreshing recipe! Can't wait for watermelon season to try this!
Watermelon is crazy expensive here and I’m not sure why because it is locally grown ($16 for a large one!). The unexpected combination in this recipe sounds wonderful and refreshing!
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/
I love watermelon salad and this takes it up a beautiful notch, Angie! What a great way for individual servings during COVID too. Beautiful shots!
Beautiful and refreshing appetizer...I love the watermelon in it...perfect for the hot weather.
Thanks for the inspiration Angie!
You are such a brilliantly creative cook Angie. I'm completely in love with your caprese salad. Flavours, colours and the look are perfect. I've only just discovered watermelon, mint and feta, so never let it be said I'm late to the party 😂
Choclette x
A great way to use watermelon. Looks yummy!
These skewers look really pretty and refreshing!
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