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Get the Recipe 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 and 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 fresh basil chiffonade (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta

Instructions

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  1. Dressing: in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  2. 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!

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 Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 180mg (8%) Potassium 332mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 4674IU (93%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.