What do you think of this "serving suggestion" I saw in the Trader Joe's flyer?

[Suich]

It's a caprese salad, tomato, mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of olive oil, but you also add canteloupe. You can also substitute mint for the basil.

I've heard of mixing tomatoes and watermelon but this is a new one on me.

What do you all think?

[A HERETIC I AM]

1. You know what I think?

I think if you like red wine on the rocks then DRINK IT THAT WAY!!!


If it sounds good to you, then try it. If you like it, then have it again!

Best!

[Suich]

2. I'm definitely going to make it this weekend!

A friend, who kind of turned her nose up at the idea, can pick out the parts she doesn't like!

My sister adds 7UP to her red wine...

[A HERETIC I AM]

3. Hells bells! Put marinated Artichokes in the middle.....

and serve it with Beaugelais ala Sprite!

[TxDemChem]

5. The caprese salad sounds good in its original recipe.

I never would have thought to add melon. Sounds tasty though.

A nice red spiked with mulled cider and a splash of vodka.

[Warpy]

4. Tomato, mozzarella and basil were all made for each other

The Italians combine melon in a lot of surprising ways. One classic ways is with prosciutto.

My own favorite dessert is watermelon, ice cold jicama spears, and a dusting of hot chile powder. It's simple and the play of hot, cold and sweet is just fantastic.

[Phentex]

6. Watermelon marinated in balsamic vinegar is good too!

Some things don't sound the way they taste! It's good to be adventurous.

[hibbing]

10. cantaloupe

Hi,
I do cantaloupe with balsamic, freshly ground pepper and a little course sea salt, sounds weird, but I love it. I know the balsamic, pepper and strawberries is Italian, I'm not sure about the cantaloupe.

Peace

[dem in texas]

9. Mexican Style

Jicama and watermelon sprinkled with chili powder, this is classic Mexican. Also sliced raw onion in a little rice wine vinegar, dusted with chili powder.

[cbayer]

7. Sure! I think melon would be great on this platter.

And mint.

I've changed up caprese many times, depending on what I have available.

The delightful thing about it is the simplicity and fresh, clean flavors.

[Paper Roses]

8. Not fancy, but just give me some good, real Italian bread,

fresh tomatoes, basil, with or without the cheese. Drizzle with a little olive oil--or even corn oil, touch of salt.
Heaven.
Add some sliced Genoa to the mix, fantastic. Even a few slivers of Provolone. Yummy.

From the bowl or in an Italian bread sandwich.

Geeze, wish I had this ready for supper.