Author Notes
I love the watermelon & cheese salads that have become so popular, so I took that same idea and applied it to an appetizer. It also has the whole sweet-savory thing goin on, which Im also a big fan of. —Stefano Coppola
Ingredients
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1/2
large watermelon
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1/2 cup
good quality balsamic
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1/4 cup
sugar
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1 bunch
basil
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3 sprigs
mint
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1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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salt & pepper
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1 pound
fresh mozzarella
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hors d'oeuvres picks/ small skewers
Directions
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Combine balsamic and sugar over med heat and let reduce until syrupy, about 5-8 minutes
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cut watermelon into 1 inch cubes
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Slice mozzarella into 1 inch cubes
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Remove leaves from basil and mint.
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Skewer Watermelon cubes, mozzarella cubes, and herbs.
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Drizzle with balsamic syrup and olive oil. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
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