Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella Recipe
A refreshing and colorful Watermelon Blueberry Salad combining sweet watermelon and berries with creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. Tossed in a light lemon-champagne vinegar vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for a healthy summer side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 cups watermelon, sliced into 1” cubes
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
Dairy
- 8 oz mozzarella, cubed into ½ inch pieces
Herbs
- 6–8 large basil leaves, sliced thinly
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp champagne vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, champagne vinegar, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed watermelon, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, sliced basil leaves, and cubed mozzarella. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the vinaigrette, ensuring the flavors are well incorporated.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, add the vinaigrette just before serving to prevent the watermelon from becoming soggy.
- Champagne vinegar can be substituted with white wine vinegar if unavailable.
- This salad is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour.
- Try adding a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Use fresh, ripe berries and watermelon to enhance sweetness and flavor.
Keywords: Watermelon salad, blueberry salad, summer salad, fruit salad, mozzarella salad, basil salad, healthy salad
