5 from 3 votes
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Basil
This watermelon salad pairs juicy watermelon with feta, onion and basil all drizzled with a balsamic reduction. It's sweet and salty, easy to make and the perfect refreshing salad for summer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound watermelon cubed
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup basil or mint, chopped, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- black pepper to taste
Balsamic Reduction
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
Instructions
- Add balsamic vinegar and coconut sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.
- In a large salad bowl gently toss watermelon, onion, feta, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Taste and season with pepper.
- Drizzle balsamic reduction over salad just before serving. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon because the salad becomes juicy as it sits.
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Notes
- Vegan option: If you need this salad to be vegan you can totally opt out of the feta cheese or use a dairy-free feta.
- Storage: This watermelon salad is best served fresh, but it will keep for a few days if you make it in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of salad
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of salad | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.