Main Dishes

Melon with Mozzarella and Basil

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Salad
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

  • 1 melon (s), ripe, orange-fleshed (e.g. cantaloup)
  • 400 g mozzarella
  • 1 onion (s), red
  • basil
  • sea-salt
  • 2 lemon (s) the juice it
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • Black pepper from the mill
Melon with Mozzarella and Basil
Melon with Mozzarella and Basil

Instructions

  1. Cut melon in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds
  2. Cut flesh away from the rind in wedges, then slice into pieces
  3. Cut mozzarella into slices
  4. Arrange melon and mozzarella slices alternately in a large bowl
  5. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste
  6. Pour juice from 2 lemons over the top
  7. Drizzle with 6 tablespoons olive oil
  8. Thinly slice red onion into rings and scatter over the dish
  9. Tear or chop basil and scatter over the top
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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