Description
Watermelon Salad is the quintessential summer dish, blending the sweetness of ripe watermelon with savory feta and zesty cherry tomatoes. This refreshing salad is not only easy to whip up but also makes for a vibrant centerpiece at any gathering. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, it highlights the best flavors of the season while being light and healthy. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, Watermelon Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon (peeled and chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and chopping the watermelon into bite-sized pieces. Chop the cherry tomatoes and red onion finely. Rinse and chop the fresh basil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil. Gently mix until evenly combined.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad mixture. Stir gently to coat all ingredients well.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and garnish with fresh basil sprigs before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg