Marinated Watermelon & Tomatoes

🌱 Vegetarian
🍅 Seasonal
🇮🇹 Tuscan Antipasto
Home Appetizers Marinated Watermelon & Tomatoes
Marinated watermelon and tomatoes with basil on a chilled plate

Ingredients

Base recipe = 2 appetizer servings. Adjust to scale amounts.
  • 2 cups fresh watermelon, cut evenly
  • 1 1/2 cups vine-ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Marinate tomatoes: Combine tomatoes with salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Plate: Arrange chilled watermelon pieces on a plate. Spoon the marinated tomatoes over and finish with basil chiffonade. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories~110 kcal
Fat~5 g
Carbohydrates~15 g
Fiber~2 g
Sugar~10 g
Protein~2 g

🍷 Wine Pairing — Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco Rosé Brut

Why it works: Bright berry notes and fine bubbles refresh the palate and lift the sweet–savory contrast of watermelon and tomato.

Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco Rosé bottle View Wine Affiliate link — grazie for your support.

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