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watermelon feta and basil salad

Watermelon, Feta and Basil Salad

Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, salad, summer
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 116kcal
This watermelon salad with feta, basil and hazelnut is truly summer in a bowl. Use either of our delicious dressings to make this a side dish or salad ... truly tasty. Easily double or triple this recipe to fit your audience.
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Ingredients

Watermelon Salad

  • 2 cups fresh cubed watermelon
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp crushed toasted hazelnuts or other nut like cashew or pine nuts
  • few leaves fresh basil sliced thinly
  • pinch flaked sea salt like Maldon

Honey Lime Dressing

  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp organic honey
  • juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1/3 tsp fish sauce use a gluten-free brand like Red Boat

Tangy Maple Dressing

  • 2 tbsp dark maple syrup
  • 1 tsp fish sauce use a gluten-free brand like Red Boat
  • small squeeze of lime juice not quite half a lime

Instructions

  • Assemble your salad just before serving by lining the bowl first with watermelon. Sprinkle on feta cheese and hazelnut. Top with sliced basil and a sprinkle of sea salt over the entire dish.
  • Use either the Honey Lime Dressing or the Tangy Maple Dressing. The honey lime will have a sweeter flavor punctuated by a tart lime kick. The tangy maple will be stronger in umami flavor and have a less sweet taste. They are both super delicious! Either way, combine your two ingredients (except lime) and add your lime juice last so you can taste and adjust. Taste, taste, taste!
  • Use a small spoon or squeeze bottle to lightly pour dressing over salad. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your tastes for more or less feta, nuts, basil or watermelon. You can also add ingredients like english cucumber for an extra fresh bite
  • Easily double, triple, or quadruple this recipe. Measurements for the salad need not be exact
  • We love both dressings. The honey lime is more tart and sweet. The tangy maple is more umami-forward, and thus less sweet. They both add an interesting twist - try them both! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g