Description
Watermelon Basil Salad is a refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring sweet, juicy watermelon chunks, fragrant fresh basil leaves, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a crisp bite of red onion, all tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing. This no-cook salad is perfect for picnics, cookouts, or light meals on warm days, offering a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors with an optional balsamic glaze drizzle for added depth.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups watermelon, cubed
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cubed watermelon, torn fresh basil leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and fresh lime juice until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, tossing lightly again to distribute.
- Serve: Optionally drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad for added flavor and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Chill the watermelon cubes before assembling the salad to enhance the refreshing flavor.
- Add diced cucumber for extra crunch and texture.
- Best enjoyed the day it is made to maintain the freshness of the watermelon and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
