Watermelon Tomato and Cheese Salad
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Watermelon Tomato and Cheese Salad, a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring juicy watermelon cubes, ripe cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad delivers a refreshing bite in every forkful. Torn fresh basil leaves add an aromatic herbal note, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze ties it all together with an elegant flair. Finished with a touch of sea salt and black pepper, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet sophisticated option for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Whether served immediately or chilled, this colorful dish is a showstopping centerpiece for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (diced into 1-inch cubes) watermelon
- 2 cups (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 3 ounces (crumbled) feta cheese
- 0.5 cups (loosely packed and torn) fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the watermelon by cutting it into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large salad bowl.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
3. Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and tomato mixture.
4. Gently tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them evenly across the salad.
5. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad.
6. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Use a large spoon to gently toss all the ingredients, ensuring the salad is well-mixed but not overly mashed.
8. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 297 mg | 6% | |
*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.
