This super healthy appetizer (or simple alternative to a salad) provides a surprising pop of flavor. Try it and discover a new flavor combo that is sure to delight the taste buds!
Author:Susan McCandless
Prep Time:10
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:6 Servings 1x
Category:Snacks
Ingredients
Scale
1 small watermelon , preferably seedless
6 tablespoons slow roasted tomatoes or good-quality tomato paste
6 tablespoons chopped pistachios, toasted
¼ cup Saba or Balsamic vinegar
opal (or other) basil leaves and, or flowers, julienned
Instructions
Slice watermelon into 1 ½” thick pieces. Using a biscuit cutter (or even a small drinking glass) make 6 solid discs of melon. Place on serving plate.
Top melon with with slow roasted tomatoes or a thin layer of tomato paste. Use a table knife or small offset spatula to smooth top.
Top with chopped pistachios and a small drizzle of Balsamic vinegar. Garnish with julienne’d basil leaves and flowers.