Cheshire and Watermelon Salad
Savor the refreshing blend of sweet and savory with this vibrant Cheshire and Watermelon Salad, a perfect summer recipe that captures the essence of fresh, seasonal flavors. This quick and easy salad combines juicy, bite-sized cubes of watermelon with creamy Cheshire cheese, aromatic fresh mint and basil leaves, and a pop of red onion for a touch of zing. Tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing with a hint of black pepper, and served over a bed of crisp arugula, this dish is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and colorful salad is ideal for picnics, BBQs, or a refreshing side dish. Keywords: watermelon salad, Cheshire cheese salad, summer salad recipe, mint and basil salad, quick salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 6 ounces Cheshire cheese
- 0.25 cups Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 cups Arugula leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, ensuring any seeds are removed, and place in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the Cheshire cheese into small chunks approximately the same size as the watermelon cubes, and add it to the bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips, and add it to the mixing bowl with the watermelon and cheese.
Roughly chop the fresh mint and basil leaves, and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the watermelon, cheese, and herbs, and gently toss everything together using a large spoon or salad tongs.
Arrange the arugula leaves as a bed on a serving platter or in individual bowls, then spoon the watermelon and Cheshire salad mixture on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, flavorful summertime dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1550 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1517 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
