5 from 21 votes
15-Minute Melon Salad with Feta and Basil
This is the BEST Melon Salad - a refreshing combination of ripe summer watermelon and cantaloupe tossed in a light, tangy citrus dressing, along with red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil. It's an easy recipe and the perfect appetizer or lunch salad to cool off with on hot summer days!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
151 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1-2 Tablespoons lime juice approximately 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salad
- 4 cups watermelon cubed into ½-1 inch pieces
- 4 cups cantaloupe cubed into ½-1 inch pieces
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade (thinly sliced, fresh
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Dressing: in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cubed melons, red onion, and feta in a large serving bowl. Toss with the dressing and then add in the basil. Garnish with additional feta and basil upon serving, as desired. Don't forget to check salt levels, too - finishing with flakey sea salt is an excellent move here. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 1-2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
332mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
4674IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 4674IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.