Watermelon with Pepita Pesto + Balsamic Reduction
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Recipe type: Salad
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 medium watermelon
  • 1 package of basil or 2.5 oz
  • ¼ cup pepita
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup pea shoots or micro greens
Instructions
  1. Cut watermelon in 1-1.5" large slices. Use square or round cookie cutters to cut watermelon slices. You can also use a glass or jar.
  2. To make the pesto combine the pepita, avocado oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil and salt in a food processor and process until well mixed but still chunky.
  3. For the balsamic reduction add 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to a small pot and boil until reduced about 4-5 min. I like to make the balsamic reduction last because it will thicken as it cools.
  4. To assemble put pesto between slices of watermelon and stack as high as you like.
  5. Add a little bit more pesto to the top of the stack and garnish with pea shoots or micro greens.
Notes
Or a simpler salad slice watermelon into chunks and mix with peso and pea shoots or micro greens.
Recipe by Whole Lovely Life at https://www.wholelovelylife.com/watermelon-with-pepita-pesto-balsamic-reduction/