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Watermelon Caprese salad
Ingredients for 4 people 4 slices of watermelon 1 cup of aromatic vinegar 4 spoonful brown sugar 260 g of fresh mozzarella cheese extra virgin olive oil fresh basil or mint whole marine salt black ground pepper Preparation Boil the aromatic vinegar and the brown sugar in a small pot over medium heat
Ingredients for 4 people
4 slices of watermelon
1 cup of aromatic vinegar
4 spoonful brown sugar
260 g of fresh mozzarella cheese
extra virgin olive oil
fresh basil or mint
whole marine salt
black ground pepper
Preparation
Boil the aromatic vinegar and the brown sugar in a small pot over medium heat until obtaining dense syrup (similar to liquid honey compactness), paying attention not to burn it. Cut the watermelon in little ball-shaped pieces. Cut the mozzarella cheese in slices. Place the slices of mozzarella and watermelon in the dishes and season with the oil and the aromatic vinegar reduction. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with some leaves of basil (or mint).
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