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Summer Fruit and Mozzarella Salad

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Summer Fruit and Mozzarella Salad is a bright, refreshing dish that highlights the best flavors of the season. Sweet stone fruits and juicy watermelon pair beautifully with creamy mozzarella, while fresh herbs add a fragrant finish. It’s a simple yet elegant side dish perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, and light meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 stone fruits, cut into wedges (peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, etc.)
  • 1/2 small watermelon, scooped with a melon baller
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 8 fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients
    In a large bowl, place the stone fruit wedges, watermelon balls, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and mint.

  2. Toss gently
    Carefully toss the ingredients together so the fruit and cheese stay intact.

  3. Season the salad
    Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.

  4. Serve
    Serve immediately while fresh and chilled.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm stone fruit to keep the salad from becoming mushy.

  • Chill the fruit beforehand for an extra refreshing summer dish.

  • Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or honey for additional sweetness.

  • For a heartier version, add prosciutto or grilled chicken.

  • Swap mozzarella for burrata if you want a richer presentation.

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