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Watermelon Basil Salad

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette plus more for serving
  • 1 mini seedless watermelon about 6 pounds
  • 4 ounces honey goat cheese OR plain goat cheese with ½ tablespoon of honey see notes
  • 6 basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Move the watermelon cubes to a large salad bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Drizzle about a tablespoon of salad dressing on top. Toss to coat watermelon in dressing and toppings.
  6. 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

Serving 1serving Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% 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.