Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad with Purple Basil

 

Note from Cheri: Chef Harry Schwartz developed this tasty and unique salad recipe for the National Watermelon Promotion Board, who shared it with us. It's equally good served on bread or on greens. Click here lots more information about watermelon -- recipes, carving instructions, nutritional data and more.

2 cups seeded small watermelon balls 2 cups fresh mozzarella pieces 1 cup chopped fresh basil (purple or green) 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste balsamic vinegar as desired

Serves 6 to 8 Toss together the watermelon, mozzarella, basil, scallions and oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over a bed of baby greens with crostini on the sides. Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar over if desired.