Caprese Melon Salad with Turkey Slices and Mozzarella
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with our vibrant Caprese Melon Salad featuring turkey slices and creamy mozzarella. This colorful dish combines juicy cantaloupe and honeydew melons with tender turkey, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes to create a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a light dinner at home, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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
- Pineapple vinegar
- Olive oil
- Fresh cracked pepper
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Halve the cantaloupe and honeydew melons. Use a melon baller to scoop out fruit balls from each half.
- In a large salad bowl, combine melon balls, ciliegine mozzarella, chopped basil, sliced turkey, and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple vinegar, olive oil, fresh cracked pepper, and sea salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss again until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg