Sweet, savory, and totally refreshing, this healthy Watermelon Basil Salad with feta cheese is anything but ordinary! Bring this summer salad to the next backyard BBQ, and watch it disappear.
Why This Watermelon Basil Salad Recipe is So Good
- It's So Simple to Make. If you need a super quick side dish to bring to a party or serve your family, this one is a winner! It takes about 10 minutes to chop up the watermelon and mix everything together.
- With a Tasty Homemade Dressing. I used to be intimated by homemade salad dressing recipes, but honestly, they're so easy, they taste way better, and they're inexpensive. The dressing for watermelon basil salad uses lime juice and balsamic vinegar to add the perfect amount of acidity to the fruit.
- And Everyone Loves It. Maybe everyone is tired of the same old, same old when it comes to summer side dishes? Serve them this fresh take instead!
If you love watermelon, you have to try making Watermelon Steaks next! It's amazing how you can transform fruit this way into a meaty-tasting main course.
Tips and Tricks for Making The Best Watermelon Salad
- The best watermelon basil salad starts with fresh ingredients. Make sure your watermelon is fresh and ripe, and that your herbs and cucumbers are as fresh as they can be as well.
- Add some greens! Arugula, spinach, or parsley would be delicious mixed into this salad.
- Or add more fruit. Blueberries are a beautiful and tasty addition.
- Skip the feta if you'd like to make this recipe vegan, or use your favorite crumbly-style vegan cheese instead.
- Store leftover watermelon salad in the fridge for up to 3 days. The melon will start to soften a bit with storage though, so it's best to enjoy this recipe as soon as possible.
What to Serve with Watermelon Basil Salad
This salad with watermelon is definitely a summer recipe! It's great with grilled potatoes and veggies, grilled tofu, or your favorite rice or pasta dishes. Sometimes we have a dinner of sides and pair this with other salads like Marinated Tomato Burrata Salad.
Other vegetarian BBQ options are my Vegan Macaroni Salad, Cajun Fried Corn, Easy Summer Fruit Salad, and Vegan Baked Beans recipes.
Don't forget to mix up some refreshing summer drinks too! Try a watermelon cucumber cooler, Malibu Sunrise, or a simple Whisky and Coke to cool you down.
Keep these easy recipes handy and you'll be prepared for every invitation this season!
More Healthy Salad Recipes
- Apple Pecan Salad
- Broccoli Cranberry Salad
- Vegan Chicken Salad (with chickpeas!)
- Greek Cucumber Salad
- Vegan Caesar Salad with homemade dressing and tofu croutons
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Watermelon Basil Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Juice of a lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 cups watermelon diced into cubes
- ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cucumber diced
- ¼ small red onion sliced
Instructions
- To make the dressing, add the honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Add the watermelon, basil, feta, cucumber, and red onion to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
- Toss the salad with your hands or two wooden spoons to combine. Garnish with additional basil or feta if desired.
Notes
- The best watermelon basil salad starts with fresh ingredients. Make sure your watermelon is fresh and ripe, and that your herbs and cucumbers are as fresh as they can be as well.
- Add some greens! Arugula, spinach, or parsley would be delicious mixed into this salad.
- Or add more fruit. Blueberries are a beautiful and tasty addition.
- Skip the feta if you'd like to make this recipe vegan, or use your favorite crumbly-style vegan cheese instead.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Store leftover watermelon salad in the fridge for up to 3 days. The melon will start to soften a bit with storage though, so it's best to enjoy this recipe as soon as possible.
