August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! This recipe for a summer-inspired watermelon salad is refreshingly juicy and sweet with a tangy kick.
Cook Time
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Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
6 cups red watermelon (840 g), cubed
5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
⅓ cup lightly salted pistachios (40 g), chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (30 g)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
Dressing
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
kosher salt, to taste
For Topping
6 teaspoons balsamic glaze
Nutrition Info
Calories 191
Fat 6g
Carbs 32g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 25g
Protein 4g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, basil, mint, pistachios, feta, lemon zest, and orange zest.
2. Step
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Step
Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and toss gently until well-coated.
4. Step
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to chill. Just before serving, divide the watermelon salad between serving bowls and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
