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Watermelon Salad with Goats Cheese and Basil

This watermelon salad with goat cheese and basil is bursting with flavor! You’ll love the sweet fruit, tangy cheese, fresh herbs, and red onion with the bright vinaigrette.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

Salad

  • 5 cups watermelon, (cubed)
  • ½ red onion, (sliced thinly)
  • 3 ½ ounces goat cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, (torn)

Vinaigrette

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
    2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the cubed watermelon to a large salad bowl.
    5 cups watermelon
  • Crumble the goat cheese over the watermelon, add the sliced red onion, then sprinkle with the torn basil leaves.
    ½ red onion, 3 ½ ounces goat cheese, ¼ cup fresh basil
  • Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine.

Notes

This recipe is for 10 servings of watermelon salad. Each serving is a ½ cup.
This salad can be prepped a few hours in advance. Chop and combine the watermelon, onion, cheese, and basil, then store covered in the refrigerator. Mix the vinaigrette, then store separately in the refrigerator.
Once mixed, leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for a day or two. Keep in mind that the vinaigrette will soften the watermelon.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Watermelon Salad with Goats Cheese and Basil
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
102
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.1
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.5
g
Cholesterol
 
1.6
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
149.7
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
136.8
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.2
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.7
g
3
%
Sugar
 
5.2
g
6
%
Protein
 
3.4
g
7
%
Net carbs
 
6.5
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.