Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Name: Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon; 6 large basil leaves, thinly sliced; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper to taste

Recipe By KIERSA

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Published Jun 20^th

Prep 15m Cook - Additional - Ready In 15m

Servings 2 servings Calories 373.1

An unexpected but deliciously addictive flavor combination! This recipe serves two, but you may want it all for yourself.

Recipe Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
6 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1 Place the tomatoes and watermelon into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the basil, feta cheese, and lemon zest. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 373.1
Carbohydrate 22.9 g
Cholesterol 56.1 mg
Fat 27.7 g
Fiber 2.4 g
Protein 11.3 g
Saturated Fat 11.4 g
Sodium 721.2 mg
Sugar 13.7 g

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9 reviews

Pam Calvey Sep 7, 2011 12:09 AM

I used yellow watermelon (which is the color of mango) and red and yellow tomatoes for a nice change of color. Next time I would cut back on the Olive Oil and I used lowfat feta. I can't taste the lemon zest at all so don't let that stop you if you're out. My white - Read more ...
Julie Kelly Aug 31, 2011 11:10 PM

The strength of flavor of your watermelon can affect the taset greatly I'd think. Mine was not very flavorful, but this still turned out delicious. I used red, yellow and orange tomatoes, added a tiny bit of purple onion, and only had regular balsamic instead of white, but it still turned out awesome. I will - Read more ...
Celee Aug 4, 2011 05:39 PM

good recipe - important to use different color tomatoes for texture
Shannon Vetere Jul 24, 2011 11:22 PM

Refreshing. Next time I will leave out the feta just because I'd rather save on the fat since it didn't really add too much to it.
PoisonIvy250 Jun 12, 2011 01:24 AM

Really delicious! I thought it sounded great as soon as I read the ingredients; I was actually searching for a recipe that used watermelon and basil together. I could have left out the tomatoes altogether; I don't really think they brought much to the party. I also added a bit of sea salt and black - Read more ...
dalslvr Apr 6, 2011 11:49 PM

Was mildly apprehensive the first time I made it. But I was hooked from the first bite. The Balsalmic dressing on the watermellon was out of this world.
lutzflcat Jan 29, 2011 12:29 AM

Unusual combination of flavors, but it worked for us. I had a mini melon in the fridge as well as some very ripe campari tomatoes (the ones on the vine), which released quite a bit of liquid. Next time, I think I'll mix the tomatoes and watermelon together and then drain because the liquid diluted - Read more ...
bfwiii Jul 26, 2010 11:36 PM

This is a refreshing option for those bored with the same 'ol selection of salads. I added some sweet purple onion to this for a little more depth.
juliebu Jul 26, 2010 05:52 PM

This salad is fabulous. I've made it twice now. Its such a nice change from the ordinary and great for dinner parties etc because it seems to be such an unlikely pairing yet is so tasty and unique. Chocked full of lycopene too and very easy to make. Make sure you use very good quality - Read more ...

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