Watermelon Salad
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5
Watermelon Salad
Description
Watermelon Salad highlights the natural sweetness and crisp texture of fresh watermelon cubes combined with the tartness of cherry tomatoes and the sharpness of chopped red onion. Torn fresh basil leaves add a fragrant herbal note. The dressing made from freshly squeezed lime juice and pure honey provides a bright acidity and subtle sweetness that ties the salad together, while freshly ground black pepper adds a slight spicy finish.
The method involves gently folding the ingredients together to prevent bruising the delicate watermelon, then chilling the salad briefly. Serving it chilled but not too long after mixing preserves the watermelon’s texture and prevents excess liquid release.
This salad pairs nicely with grilled meats or seafood, offering a refreshing contrast on warm days. It can be adapted with additions like walnuts, pine nuts, or feta cheese for extra texture and flavor complexity.
For best results, keep the salad tightly covered and chilled until serving, and if chilled for a while, toss lightly before serving to redistribute juices.
Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomato or grape tomatoes, halved, yellow
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ½ cup basil freshly torn leaves
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 TB honey pure
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Use rubber spatula to gently fold together until well combined.
- Cover and chill no more than 1 hour before serving (watermelon salad is best served immediately.)
Notes
- Keep the watermelon salad tightly sealed and chilled to maintain freshness and prevent excess liquid.
- Serve the salad soon after mixing to avoid sogginess from the watermelon releasing water.
- Lightly toss the salad again if chilling before serving to redistribute any accumulated juice.
- Optional additions include roasted walnuts, pine nuts, or crumbled feta for added texture and flavor.
- This salad complements grilled dishes like chicken breast and naan bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 832IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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