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Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad (5 Ingredients)

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Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad is a delicious summertime treat! It’s easy to make with only a few ingredients. The secret ingredient that brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit is balsamic vinegar. This salad is vegan, gluten-free, and healthy.

Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad made with chunks of watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

Watermelon and tomatoes are some of my favorite seasonal ingredients.

It may seem odd to put them together, but they are actually both fruits, even though we often think of tomatoes as vegetables.

The magic ingredient in this Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad is the balsamic vinegar.

Balsamic vinegar is very dark in color and originates from Italy.

It’s intense in flavor since it’s made from the whole grape, including the skin and seeds.

It’s sweet rather than acidic and pairs well with fruit.

For this recipe, I used heirloom cherry tomatoes, but you can use whatever tomatoes that are available.

If you’re using larger tomatoes you can roughly cut them a little smaller than the watermelon cubes.

And if using cherry or grape tomatoes like I did, you can either cut them in halves or quarters.

Overhead shot of Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad for two featuring watermelon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.

And for the basil I prefer to keep it rustic and tear the leaves by hand.

I once saw on a cooking show that this is how they do it in Italy.

Do you like to chop or tear your basil?

When I do want to cut it for some recipes like raw tacos, I like using herb scissors to make it easier, especially when the basil is wet.

If you want to omit the oil in this recipe, you certainly can.

The most important ingredients in this salad are the watermelon, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar.

Close up of Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad for two. The secret flavor enhancer is balsamic vinegar.

I bought a mini-watermelon, and half the watermelon was enough to make two servings of this Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad.

You can use the whole melon if you want to serve more people.

Impress your friends by bringing it to a summer picnic or potluck!

I enjoy eating this salad as a light meal, maybe with some crusty bread on the side.

It’s also a wonderful starter for a bowl of pasta such as Cherry Tomato Penne Pasta, Eggplant Bolognese Pasta, or Avocado Basil Pesto Pasta.

Now let’s make Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad!

Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad is a summertime treat! The flavors of the fruit are enhanced by balsamic vinegar. It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and healthy.

Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad
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5 from 3 votes

Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad

Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad is a summertime treat! Balsamic vinegar brings out the sweetness in this refreshing salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 128kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups watermelon cubed
  • 1 cup tomatoes (halved or quartered if using cherry or grape tomatoes, roughly chopped if using larger tomatoes)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves roughly torn

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a salad bowl.
  • Enjoy right away, or chill until ready to serve.
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 32.9% | Vitamin C: 28% | Calcium: 2.3% | Iron: 3.7%
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad

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  3. We have been eating so much watermelon lately. Love that stuff! The flavor combo sounds divine in this salad. And I always chop my basil, but I also read that tearing it is better – it doesn’t bruise that way.

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  6. I love the addition of balsamic vinegar to bring out the sweetness! I’m going to make this once I start seeing watermelon in the stores, that should be any day now! Your photos are gorgeous!!

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  12. I made this for the 4th today and it was a hit! I almost skipped it because there was so many other things to get done, but I’m so glad I didn’t because everyone loved it! I’d never had this combination of flavors, but the basil and balsamic brought it together so well! Will definitely be making it again!! Thanks!

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