Watermelon Basil Salad
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Salad
Watermelon Basil Salad
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Topped with homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this Watermelon Basil Salad is bursting with flavor and color! It’s perfect for a potluck or as an everyday side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette plus more for serving
- 1 watermelon about 6 pounds, mini seedless
- 4 ounces goat cheese see notes, honey or plain with ½ tablespoon honey
- 6 basil leaves
Instructions
- Cube your watermelon. Cut the melon in half crosswise and place one of the halves cut-side down on your cutting board. Cut long slices every 1" down the length of the watermelon. Lay each slice down flat and use a paring knife to remove the rind. Then cut your now rind-free slices into 1" or 2" sticks. Lastly, cut your sticks into cubes. Repeat with remaining half of watermelon.
- Move the watermelon cubes to a large salad bowl.
- Use clean hands or a knife to crumble all but one tablespoon of the goat cheese into small pieces all over the top of the watermelon. Set that remaining tablespoon aside for serving the salad.
- Roll the basil leaves up into a log shape. Slice the basil into thin ribbons, then chop up until you have small pieces. Add most to the salad, but keep a little pile to the side for serving.
- Drizzle about a tablespoon of salad dressing on top. Toss to coat watermelon in dressing and toppings.
- At serving time, add the remaining goat cheese crumbles and basil ribbons to the top.
Notes
- To make your own honey goat cheese, simply add 4 ounces of plain goat cheese and a ½ tablespoon of honey to a medium-sized bowl or food processor. Blend with a fork or process with a steel blade until combined.
- We think this salad looks best with extra cheese and basil on top, so be sure to save a sprinkle of each to garnish the salad!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
3 reviews
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