Melon, Mozzarella, and Mint Caprese Salad

A delicious twist to the traditional caprese salad!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• ½ cup seedless blackberry jam or preserves
  
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  
• 1 small cantaloupe
  
• 1 small honeydew
  
• 1 bunch small radishes
  
• 8 oz. small, fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine size)
  
• 1 large bunch mint
  
• 1 pint fresh blackberries

Instructions:

1. Whisk together blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Using a melon baller, scoop out flesh of cantaloupe and honeydew. Slice radishes into
   ⅛-inch thick rounds.
3. Toss together melon balls, radishes, mozzarella, mint, and blackberries. Arrange on a serving plate, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve alongside blackberry balsamic vinaigrette.

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