Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil and Feta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
189 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil and Feta
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This salad is the definition of summertime yummines. You can make it easier on yourself and purchase pre-cut watermelon from your favorite market. All the components can be prepped up to 12 hours in advance. Assemble just before serving for best results.
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Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Salad
- 6 cups watermelon cubed
- 2 cucumbers halved and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup basil fresh, roughly chopped
- ½ cup pine nuts toasted
- 6 oz feta cheese
- coarse sea salt for finishing
Instructions
Make the Vinaigrette
- Add all of the ingredients of the vinaigrette to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Affix the lid and shake vigorously until fully combined, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumber, basil, pine nuts, and cheese. Leave some of the cheese and pines aside for topping the salad. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and then use two large wooden spoons to gently toss the salad until all components are coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and top with remaining cheese and pine nuts. Sprinkle on the coarse sea salt and serve at once.
Notes
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- You can prep all the ingredients and make the vinaigrette up to 12 hours in advance and keep covered in the fridge. For best results, toss the salad with the dressing within 30 minutes of serving.
- Substitutions: For the vinegar, you can easily go with red wine, apple cider, tarragon, or Champagne for wonderful results. For the cheese, you could use goat, blue, gorgonzola, fontina, or mozzarella.
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a day or two, but this salad is definitely best when served fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
835IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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