Description
This Easy Watermelon Feta Basil Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey-lime dressing. Perfect for summer, this salad is light, flavorful, and sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a simple, refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
1000g cubed watermelon (approximately 1/4 medium watermelon)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
200g feta cheese (cubed or crumbled)
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by cutting your watermelon and feta into bite-sized cubes. Chop the fresh basil finely. Fresh ingredients will bring the best flavor to this salad.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, gently toss together the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, and chopped basil. Be careful not to break up the feta too much—keeping nice chunks will ensure each bite has a perfect balance of flavors.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and olive oil. This light dressing adds just the right amount of sweetness and tang to the salad.
- Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to combine, ensuring all the pieces are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with extra basil leaves for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- If you prefer a more savory flavor, you can skip the honey and make the dressing with only lime juice and olive oil.
- For added crunch, top the salad with toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds.
- Fresh mint can also be substituted or mixed with basil for a refreshing twist.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
