Watermelon Basil Salad

This might be one of the easiest salads you make, and it looks and tastes chef-inspired. It is actually inspired by a salad at Elizabeth on 37th Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia.

I use leaf lettuce as the green base, add watermelon, a basil vinaigrette, and feta cheese. The sweetness of the watermelon is a perfect match for feta cheese. Easy, quick, and delicious!

Watermelon Basil Salad

A quick and easy salad with watermelon, a basil vinaigrette dressing, and feta cheese sprinkles.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

• small blender or immersion blender

Ingredients

  

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Salad Dressing Ingredients

• ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil flakes
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

Salad Ingredients

• 1 head green leaf lettuce
• 1 head red leaf lettuce
• 8 5-inch watermelon spears
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
• fresh basil sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 

Salad Dressing Directions

• Place all salad dressing ingredients in a food processor (or use an immersion blender). Blend well. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Salad Instructions

• Wash and tear the lettuce. Break into smaller pieces and place on the salad plates.
• Place two watermelon spears on top of the lettuce.
• Place 2-3 tablespoons of salad dressing on each salad.
• Sprinkle feta cheese on each salad. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 13353IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Delicious Salad Recipe, Easy Salad Recipe, Gluten Free, Recipe for a Salad with Watermelon, Watermelon Feta Salad, Watermelon Salad

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