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Easy 15-min. Watermelon Basil Salad

Watermelon Basil Salad. Delicious, refreshing and beautiful to look at! This salad is a sure crowd pleaser that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect as a side dish. It's also vegan!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 mini watermelon seedless, ripened and chilled (or about 4 cups / 600 g regular watermelon)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 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 white granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add chopped basil and sliced red onion to your large bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 948IU (19%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% 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.