Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Tomato and Watermelon Salad is the ultimate summer dish that balances sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Packed with juicy watermelon cubes, vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the delicate sharpness of thinly sliced red onion, this salad gets a creamy contrast from crumbled feta cheese and aromatic freshness from chopped mint and basil. Tossed in a simple yet elegant homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Serve chilled for a cooling burst of flavor that highlights the best of summer's bounty.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups (cubed) watermelon
• 2 cups (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (diced) cucumber
• 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
• 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the watermelon by cubing it into approximately 1-inch pieces and add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the watermelon.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion, then add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh mint and basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad mixture.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad ingredients.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break apart the watermelon cubes.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if desired.

Step 9

Garnish with additional mint or basil leaves if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1375.1 grams (1375.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	933

Total Fat 60.50g	78%
Saturated Fat 16.10g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2081mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 92.00g	33%
Dietary Fiber 13.00g	46%
Total Sugars 64.10g
Protein 22.20g	44%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 698mg	54%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 2278mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 36.8%