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watermelon salad

Easy 15-min. Watermelon Basil Salad

Christie Lai
Watermelon Basil Salad. Delicious, refreshing and beautiful to look at! This salad is a sure crowd pleaser that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect as a side dish. It's also vegan!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories per serving 144 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon seedless and chilled
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion sliced

Dressing

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

  • Slice cold seedless watermelon into half. Using a melon baller, scoop melon into balls. If you don’t own a melon baller, scoop with a large spoon or remove the watermelon skin with a sharp knife and dice melon into cubes. Place into a large salad bowl.
  • Add chopped basil and sliced red onion to your large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, and whisk well. Pour over the watermelon, basil and red onion and gently mix.
  • In a small saucepan on medium heat, whisk together balsamic vinegar and sugar. Reduce until it is thick like a syrup. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top of the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy! Note: It is best to consume salad within the same day.
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Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 948IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg