Watermelon Basil Salad
Chilled cubes of watermelon tossed with lemon juice, salt, and a hint of spice are topped with thin ribbons of basil in this watermelon basil salad. Whether you eat it as is or top it with goat cheese or feta, it is destined to be a surefire summer hit!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 20 basil leaves very thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Place the watermelon in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle salt and chili powder over the fruit and toss to coat.
- Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and roll them into a tight cylindrical shape. Slice the basil to create very thin ribbon-like pieces. Sprinkle the basil over the watermelon and toss to mix throughout.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg