This watermelon basil salad is a summertime favorite. Made with only four ingredients, this delicious salad can be made in 5 minutes. It's gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, soy-free, low-fat, and vegan.
Nutritionally, watermelon is rich in citrulline, a compound that converts into the amino acid arginine. Arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide—shown to improve blood flow. So, not only is this watermelon basil salad yummy, it's good for heart and brain health.
What you need to make this watermelon salad
- Watermelon
- Red onion
- Basil
- Lime
How to pick a good watermelon
The yumminess of this salad starts with picking a good sweet, juicy watermelon. Whether you go with a seeded or seedless watermelon, looking for one with that yellow spot on the side is the first step. Second, knock on the watermelon and listen for that deep hollow sound.
How to prepare
Chop the watermelon into bite-size chunks. Add chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, and fresh lime juice. For more lime flavor, add a pinch of lime zest.
Enjoy this delicious low-fat salad side dish or as a standalone snack.
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Freezing is not recommended.
Optional additions to this salad include chopped cucumber, fresh mint, and chopped avocado.
What goes well with watermelon?
Nutritionally, I like to pair this watermelon salad with any other dish that has leafy green vegetables to boost the heart health benefits. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Kale Avocado Salad
- Green Goddess Salad
- White Bean Kale Soup
- North African Chickpea Soup
- Asian Salad in a Jar
- Rainbow Salad
- Veggie Chili
In addition, the savory and spicy dishes are a yummy complement to the sweetness of this salad.
If you're really in love with all things watermelon, check out this watermelon mint mocktail.
We hope you love this watermelon basil salad as much as we do. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!
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Watermelon Basil Salad
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp chopped red onion
- ½ lime
Instructions
Chop the watermelon into bite-size chunks. Add chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, and fresh lime juice. For more lime flavor, add a pinch of lime zest.
Enjoy this delicious low-fat salad side dish or as a standalone snack.
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Freezing is not recommended.
Optional additions to this salad include chopped cucumber, fresh mint, and chopped avocado.
Notes
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: watermelon, basil, red onion, lime, salad, sides, snacks, daniel fast compliant, daniel fast recipe, vegan, low fat, soy free, gluten free, nut free, healthy vegan recipes
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