Summer Watermelon Salad with Feta and Basil
This Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Fresh Basil is packed with sweet, savory and tangy flavor.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ½ lbs seedless watermelon cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 medium shallots thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips
- 4 oz Feta cheese broken into large pieces
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine sliced shallots & lime juice in a small bowl for a few minutes.
- Then, in a large bowl, toss the watermelon, basil, Feta & shallot mixture.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper.
- Serve & enjoy!
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Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours. If you like to make it for the next day, add basil right before serving.
For dairy-free: swap the Feta for a handful of chopped roasted + salted macadamia nuts, or use a dairy-free Feta cheese alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1690IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 0.9mg