Watermelon Basil Salad Recipe
Salty, sweet and crisply herby—this watermelon basil salad with feta cheese is the bees knees!
Ingredients
- 7-8 cups mini watermelon cubed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese 4 oz
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pepitas roasted, pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add lime juice and olive oil to a large bowl and whisk briskly to emulsify. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cubed watermelon to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with dressing. Sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves (whole or torn into pieces) and pepitas. Toss to coat then taste for seasonings and add more if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
If you're making this for a party or a potluck, use the watermelon rinds as serving bowls!
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g