Description
Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil is a refreshing summer dish that beautifully balances the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the savory taste of juicy tomatoes. Enhanced by fragrant basil and creamy feta, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a hot day. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon and tomatoes thoroughly. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Tear the basil leaves gently to release their aroma.
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, tomato halves, and torn basil.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently to combine without crushing the tomatoes.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg