Summer is coming to an end, but the hot days can linger into late September. This Vegan Caprese Salad with Blackberries & Watermelon is a refreshing, easy addition to any meal.

I want to thank Katie, my friend, fellow blogger, and dietitian from One Hungry Bunny, for sharing this recipe with me. Although not strictly plant-based, she has many recipes that are.

If you’re in a hurry, you can find chopped watermelon and blackberries in the freezer section. This recipe uses store-bought vegan mozzarella, but I’m developing a recipe you can make at home. It will be a little healthier.

If the store-bought version isn’t for you, leave it out because the combo of these two fruits is still delicious. This recipe is beautiful to take to a party and so quick to pull together!

Won’t it be fun to have vegan mozzarella for topping your pizzas or for appetizers?

You could also use tofu feta for this recipe. Here’s the recipe but I also found an easier way to make tofu feta. It’s a simple marinade that’s easy to throw together. Then marinate for a couple of hours or overnight.

Adding fresh fruit to any meal is easy:

As we know, all fruits are healthy for us, but here is a list of 9 health benefits from watermelon, including being hydrating, containing vitamins A and C, carotenoids, lycopene (the red color), and one I haven’t heard of cucurbitacin E that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Another health benefit of watermelon, it’s good for your skin and hair. Read the article to discover 7 more!

Vegan Caprese Salad with Blackberries & Watermelon

Of course, blackberries are also a powerhouse of nutrition, including the six listed in this article, “6 Amazing Health Benefits of Blackberries.”

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Vegan Caprese Salad with Blackberry & Watermelon! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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Caprese Salad with Blackberry & Watermelon

Vegan mozzarella really makes this dish. Oh so refreshing and hydrating on a hot day. Use frozen blackberries if you cant find fresh.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Servings: people

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon deseeded and chopped
12 oz whole blackberries thawed if frozen
1 cup vegan mozzarella or homemade
1 lemon or lime juiced, about 3 tablespoons
1 cup fresh basil leaves sliced
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir to combine.
Top with additional basil as a garnish (optional). Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Caprese Salad with Blackberry & Watermelon

Amount per Serving

Calories

103

% Daily Value*

Fat

4.4

Saturated Fat

2.4

Sodium

161

Carbohydrates

15.8

Fiber

4.1

Sugar

7.7

Protein

1.4

Vitamin A

150

Vitamin C

29.7

Calcium

Iron

0.7

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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