Watermelon Caprese Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Makes: 6 servings 12 slices watermelon cut into rounds or squares, approximately 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick, with seeds removed 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely chopped 2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil 1 sprig basil, for garnish Place watermelon slices on paper towels and cover with additional paper towels to absorb excess ��uid. In small saucepan over medium heat, add vinegar and honey. Stir to blend, bring to simmer and reduce heat. Stir occasionally until mixture is reduced by almost half. (Do not let reduce too far or allow to froth.) Set aside to cool slightly. On large platter, place watermelon slices and top each with slice of cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste, then sprinkle basil leaves evenly over top. Drizzle with olive oil, followed by reduced balsamic Watermelon Rind Slaw vinegar. Garnish with sprig of basil. Tip: Use red and yellow watermelon for an extra pretty presentation. Watermelon Rind Slaw Makes: 4 one-cup servings Dressing: 1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons stone- ground mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 2 teaspoons olive oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste Slaw: 4 cups grated watermelon rind (fruit and green peel removed) 1 cup grated carrot 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple In small bowl, blend Greek yogurt, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, olive oil, salt and pepper thoroughly. Set aside. Place watermelon rind on several layers of paper towels to soak up excess ��uid. In medium bowl, place dressing, rind, carrot and pineapple, and toss to thoroughly coat. Watermelon Slice Ice Pops Makes: 5-15 servings 5-15 watermelon slices, cut into triangular wedge shapes, about 1/2 to 1 inch thick, with seeds removed 5-15 ice pop sticks Insert ice pop stick into rind of each slice. Optional variation: After inserting sticks, freeze ice pops before serving. Watermelon Slice Ice Pops Superfood Smoothie Makes: 3 cups 2 cups cubed and seeded watermelon 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries ������������������������������������������ 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons hemp 2 tablespoons agave syrup ice (optional) Place watermelon, raspberries, rasp berry ke��r, orange juice concentrate, hemp, agave syrup and ice, if desired, in blender and blend until smooth. Superfood Smoothie
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