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Watermelon Basil Salad

A quick, easy salad with watermelon, basil vinaigrette, and feta cheese sprinkles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • small blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

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.
  • Top with two watermelon spears.
  • 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 Gluten Free, Recipe for a Salad with Watermelon, Watermelon Basil Salad, Watermelon Feta Salad, Watermelon Salad
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