Watermelon and Basil Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Watermelon and Basil Salad, a perfect combination of juicy sweetness and savory sophistication. Featuring cubes of ripe, hydrating watermelon, aromatic fresh basil leaves, and creamy crumbles of tangy feta cheese, this summer salad is elevated with a zesty lime-honey dressing that ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this effortless dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor and texture. Serve it as a light appetizer, a unique side for barbecues, or a cool treat for warm-weather gatherings. It's an irresistible fusion of sweet, salty, and herbal notes, making it a must-try recipe for summer entertaining! Keywords: watermelon salad, basil salad, easy summer recipes, refreshing salad recipes, no-cook dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon
- 0.5 cups basil leaves
- 0.5 cups feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cut watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
Chop additional larger basil leaves if needed, keeping some whole for garnish. Add basil to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon, basil, and feta mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl.
Garnish with additional whole basil leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1459 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1166 mg | 25% | |
*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.
