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Watermelon and Confit of Tomato Stack

Late Summer Tomatoes Watermelon

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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!

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Top with chopped pistachios and a small drizzle of Balsamic vinegar. Garnish with julienne’d basil leaves and flowers.