Watermelon Caprese Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon balls (use a special scooper or cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup mini mozzarella balls
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh basil leaves, torn
• Balsamic vinaigrette, to taste
• 1/2 cup roasted pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon balls, mini mozzarella balls, diced cucumber, and sliced strawberries.

2. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat, ensuring the flavors are well-distributed.

3. Add torn basil leaves to the salad and give it a gentle toss to incorporate the fresh herb.

4. Drizzle the desired amount of balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste, as the sweetness of the watermelon and strawberries will balance the tanginess of the dressing.

5. Finally, sprinkle the roasted pecans over the top of the salad for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

6. Serve the watermelon salad immediately and enjoy the refreshing combination of juicy watermelon, creamy mozzarella, crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, zesty lemon, aromatic basil, tangy vinaigrette, and roasted pecans.