Refreshing Watermelon Tomato Salad with Basil and Balsamic
Fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, and sweet watermelon come together in this refreshing summer salad with balsamic. You’ll want to make it on repeat.
Servings: 2
Calories: 129kcal
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 extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup basil leaves* roughly torn or chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the watermelon and tomatoes to a large salad bowl.2 cups watermelon, 1 cup tomatoes
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the fruit.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Add the fresh basil and toss the salad. Taste and add salt, as needed.salt, ¼ cup basil leaves*
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Notes
This dish tastes best served immediately or shortly after preparing. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container until the next day.
*Tear the basil or use herb scissors just before adding to the dish to avoid bruising and discoloration.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1644IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
