This refreshing dish takes the best of what summer has to offer and puts them together in a unique combination. Fresh summer tomatoes, watermelon and basil are combined and then used to top fresh mozzarella. A drizzle of balsamic reduction ties it all together.
Course:
Salad
Servings: 6
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1
cup
balsamic vinegar
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3
tablespoons
honey
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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2
cups
diced watermelon
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2
cups
quartered yellow grape tomatoes
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1
large shallot
, thinly sliced
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2
tablespoons
chopped fresh basil
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1
pound
fresh mozzarella
, sliced
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6
cups
mixed greens
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Combine balsamic vinegar, honey and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half and thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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Combine watermelon, tomato and shallot. Stir in basil and season with salt.
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To serve, arrange greens and sliced mozzarella on plates. Top with Salsa and drizzle with balsamic reduction.
To make this keto friendly, omit the balsamic reduction and drizzle the salad with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar.