Summer is in full swing. You can easily grab that summer taste by serving this refreshing Watermelon, Basil and Feta Salad. The combination is a contrast in flavors and textures and it's just plain hard to beat!
The watermelon is sweet, cold and juicy. The soft feta adds salt and a slight tang. Next the basil brings a sweet and savory, peppery and somewhat minty touch.
How to Cut Up a Watermelon and Cut Basil Ribbons
For some easy tips on cutting a watermelon and slicing basil, see our "Cooking Tips and Tricks:" How to cut a watermelon and How to cut Basil Ribbons "chiffonade."
Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
The balsamic glaze is the grand finale for this delicious salad. We like Trader Joe's "Trader Giotto's Balsamic Glaze." It's sweet and tangy and really adds punch to this salad! You can squeeze the balsamic glaze right out of the bottle to get just the right drizzle. As if this salad needed any more flavor, the balsamic glaze really takes it to the next level with it's intense notes.
This salad is great to serve for brunch, a barbecue or just about any event. When I serve it at home, it's one of the first things to go. And it adds such beautiful colors to your table. It's also an easy salad to take along to a friend or relative's home.
We love this dish as a salad, appetizer or even entrée. What's better than cold watermelon for lunch on a hot day?! Try these additions for a variation on this new classic: lime, mint leaves, cilantro, olives, red onion, green onions, salt and pepper or salt and pepper blends. All delightful!
Enjoy!
Dianna
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Watermelon Basil Feta Salad
Ingredients
- ½ large seedless watermelon
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup basil leaves about 10
- 2-4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into one-inch cubes. Cut the basil leaves cut into chffonade ribbons.
- In a large bowl or platter, arrange watermelon. Dust the crumbled feta cheese over the watermelon. Sprinkle basil ribbons over entire dish.
- Gently drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad in neat criss-cross lines. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Originally posted August 24, 2018
Susan says
This is one of my favorite salads to make in summer. I made it for Father’s Day.
I also appreciate the section about other additions for the salad. Sounds yummy.
Krdito says
How many servings does this make? Just trying to figure out if the 51 calories is for 1/8th or 1/4th of the amount? Thank you!
In Fine Taste says
Hi there, i updated the recipe card so it's a little more clear and accurate. For 1/8 of the recipe it will be about 135 calories.
- Alyssa
Allison says
Making this tonight! Thanks!