Cool juicy watermelon, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil are a wonderful combination. It is a salad you can eat as a meal in itself, or makes a great side for barbecue or buffet.
If you are anything like me, on a hot day you get seduced by the wedges of watermelon in the shops. You buy one, get home, cut some chunks off and eat as is…then the next day the family decide they don’t want it.
The question then is, “What do I do with the couple of kilos of watermelon in my fridge?”
I often make these healthy 3 ingredient watermelon ice lollies with some, but also like to use it in a salad. Adding some chunks of watermelon in a salad makes it super light and refreshing, and great for those days when it is so hot you don’t feel like eating much.
When I first began to make this salad I always added balsamic vinegar, but one day I didn’t have it so used just olive oil. I actually prefer the light simplicity of solely olive oil, but if you have balsamic and want to use it, then go ahead! One thing I would recommend not to leave out is the salt: salt brings the savoury flavour from the watermelon and ties the dish together.
Can you make this watermelon basil mozzarella salad ahead?
Yes, it will keep up to 24 hours in the fridge. The basil does go a little brown over time so I would add this just before serving.
If you are looking for more salad ideas, why not have a look at my Smoked Salmon Caesar, Curried Chicken Salad or Beetroot, Feta & Walnut Salad
Watermelon Salad with Mozzarella & Basil
Ingredients
- 2 c / 300g Watermelon cubed
- 200 g Cherry mozzarella – or tear a large mozzarella into bitesize pieces
- 1-2 tbsp fresh basil
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the cubed watermelon and mozzarella. Roughly tear the basil and mix into the watermelon with the olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Sylvie says
I love the savoury use of the watermelon, it creates such fun and unexpected summer dishes! I’ve tried it with feta before but never mozzarella, so I definitely have to try this combo too!
Robyn says
It is a great ingredient to use! The mozzarella goes so well with it, I really hope you get to try it Sylvie!
Andrea says
What a beautiful summer salad! I’ve never thought to try these flavours together before, but now I can’t wait to try!
Robyn says
Thanks Andrea! They work really well together 🙂