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Watermelon Feta & Basil Salad with a Strawberry Vinaigrette

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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fresh, Sides + Salads, Summer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Rachel | pocketfulofzest.com

Equipment

Ingredients 

Watermelon, Feta & Basil Salad

  • 4 heaping cups watermelon seedless, diced
  • 2 baby cucumbers sliced into coins
  • ⅓ cup feta crumbled or cubed, reserve a little bit for garnish
  • ¼ cup basil cut chiffonade, reserve a little bit for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Strawberry Vinaigrette
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Strawberry Vinaigrette

  • 1 heaping cup strawberry tops cut off
  • 3 tbsp champagne vinegar *see notes
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
  • honey optional, to taste

Instructions

  • For the dressing: Throw the strawberries, champagne vinegar, olive oil, salt, & pepper into a blender. Blend well. Taste the dressing. Depending on the sweetness of the strawberries, add some honey to taste. If the dressing is too tart or not tart enough, add a little more vinegar or olive oil. Blend once more to combine and then pour into a jar with a top. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
  • For the salad: In a bowl, add the watermelon, cucumber, feta, basil, strawberry vinaigrette. Toss until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a little more feta & basil.

Notes

If you don't have champagne vinegar, sub with apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 13.7g
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