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watermelon salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

This recipe makes a great summertime entrée salad for lunch. Serve it with a whole-grain roll or tortilla chips.

(1 rating)
yield 4
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For watermelon salad

  • 1 sm
    watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes (or use a melon baller to scoop watermelon balls)
  • 1 lg
    cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4
    sweet onion, minced
  • 1 c
    packed fresh basil
  • 1 c
    crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp
    honey

How To Make watermelon salad

  • 1
    Combine watermelon, cucumber, sweet onion, fresh basil, feta cheese, and pecans,optionally, in a large bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt, and allow ingredients to macerate in juices, refrigerated, for around one half hour. (Watermelon will release quite a bit of juice.)
  • 2
    Just before serving, drizzle balsamic vinegar and honey on top. Toss and serve immediately.
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