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summer watermelon salad

Feta and Basil Summer Watermelon Salad

Refreshing summer salad with feta, basil, and watermelon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3lb Watermelon seedless
  • 8 oz Feta crumbled
  • 2 Limes pressed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil

Instructions
 

  • Cut up the watermelon into cubes, I have no advice on the best way to do this. Set them in a colander while you're cutting to drain the juice.
  • Mix the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, and juice of two limes in a bowl.
  • Add the watermelon to your serving bowl with the feta. Pour the dressing over and mix. Tear or chop the fresh basil and add it. Mix to combine. Save some whole basil leaves for garnish and serve immediately.
  • Note: this is best with a cold watermelon, served soon after it is made. Make this no longer than an hour before serving and keep chilled.
Keyword basil, feta, memorial day, refreshing, snack, summer, watermelon