Summer Watermelon Caprese Salad

With the end of summer approaching and temperatures peaking, there's nothing like seasonal fruits and vegetables to hydrate and nourish your body. Heirloom tomatoes and watermelon are bright, juicy, and bursting with refreshing flavor. Watermelon is made up of over 90% water, making it a perfect hydrating food when the temperature soars. That natural sweetness pairs beautifully with creamy mozzarella and the tang of balsamic glaze, creating a dish that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying. It’s the kind of recipe that keeps you cool and refreshed without feeling heavy - perfect for hot afternoons or lazy al fresco dinners.

Nutritional Benefits of Watermelon and Tomatoes

This salad gets even more depth thanks to heirloom tomatoes, which bring a rainbow of colors and a rich, garden-fresh flavor. Each variety has its own subtle notes, from sweet and fruity to earthy, making every bite a little different. Heirloom tomatoes are packed with vitamins A and C, which help keep your skin and immune system healthy. Fresh basil contains vitamin K, which plays a role in bone and circulatory health, as well as compounds that have been celebrated for years in traditional wellness practices. 

To balance the sweetness of the watermelon and tomatoes, a sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt brings out their natural flavors while adding a gentle boost of electrolytes, something your body craves in the heat. Those minerals help keep you feeling balanced and energized, especially when you’re sweating more in summer. Combined with the cool crunch of watermelon, juicy tomatoes, creamy cheese, and fragrant basil, this salad is pure seasonal perfection.

Fresh Watermelon Caprese Salad with Mozzarella and Basil

This recipe is super easy to make and perfect for days when you don't want to start up the stove or oven. Start by cubing some watermelon into bite-sized pieces and set that aside. 

I like to use heirloom tomatoes for this because of the bright colors and large size, but any tomatoes will work. I made large thin slices and laid them out on a serving plate.

At this step, I generously salt all my tomatoes, which makes the biggest difference in flavor. 

After that, add on cubed watermelon and your fresh mozzarella. I cut my mozzarella into thin slices and then tore it up into smaller pieces and layered it on top of the tomato and watermelon. 

Cut your basil into thin ribbons. I do this by stacking 4-5 basil leaves on top of each other and rolling it up into a sort of long tube shape, and then slicing them thinly. Cutting this way ensures the basil flavor spreads evenly and adds a nice touch.

Drizzle the whole thing with a little bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and you're ready to serve! 

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