Easy 15-min. Watermelon Basil Salad
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Easy 15-min. Watermelon Basil Salad
Description
In this salad, seedless watermelon is scooped into balls or cut into cubes, then combined with fresh chopped basil and thinly sliced red onion. A dressing of lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil gently coats the ingredients, while a balsamic vinegar and sugar reduction adds a syrupy tang that balances the sweetness of the watermelon. The salad is served immediately to retain freshness and the crispness of the vegetables.
The salad offers a cool and refreshing side dish or appetizer, combining the juicy sweetness of watermelon with aromatic basil and a sharp vinegar glaze. It is well suited for warm weather meals or as a palate cleanser.
Because the salad uses fresh watermelon and basil, it is best consumed on the day it is prepared to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 mini watermelon seedless, ripened and chilled (or about 4 cups / 600 g regular watermelon)
- ¼ cup basil chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup red onion sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar white
Instructions
- Slice cold seedless watermelon into half. Using a melon baller, scoop melon into balls. If you don’t own a melon baller, scoop with a large spoon or remove the watermelon skin with a sharp knife and dice melon into cubes. Place into a large salad bowl.
- Add chopped basil and sliced red onion to your large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, and whisk well. Pour over the watermelon, basil and red onion and gently mix.
- In a small saucepan on medium heat, whisk together balsamic vinegar and sugar. Reduce until it is thick like a syrup. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top of the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy! Note: It is best to consume salad within the same day.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 948IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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