Watermelon Caprese Appetizer

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs fresh basil, stems removed
• 1 small watermelon, fruit removed with a melon baller
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
2. Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
3. Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top. (*credit to Nicole Cox)