Watermelon "Caprese"

By Stefano Coppola • August 11, 2009 • 1 Comments

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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

Serves 4

1/2 large watermelon
1/2 cup good quality balsamic
1/4 cup sugar
1 bunch basil
3 sprigs mint
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella
hors d'oeuvres picks/ small skewers

Combine balsamic and sugar over med heat and let reduce until syrupy, about 5-8 minutes
cut watermelon into 1 inch cubes
Slice mozzarella into 1 inch cubes
Remove leaves from basil and mint.
Skewer Watermelon cubes, mozzarella cubes, and herbs.
Drizzle with balsamic syrup and olive oil. Season to taste with salt & pepper.