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Watermelon Salad
5 from 20 votes

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad mixes juicy cubed watermelon with crisp cherry tomatoes, fresh chopped red onion, and torn basil leaves. A lime juice and honey dressing adds bright sweetness balanced by a touch of black pepper. This salad combines refreshing fruit and herbs for a light, hydrating side that's ideal for summer meals or paired with grilled main dishes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Use rubber spatula to gently fold together until well combined.
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% 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.