Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Summer blesses us with some of the tastiest heirloom tomatoes, in a rainbow of colors. Ripe sweet watermelons of every shape, color and size abound. This Tomato and Watermelon Salad is a favorite with my students with or without cheese. Growing up in a French Canadian Family, we would always sprinkle salt on watermelon and other fruits to accentuate their flavor. Similar to other cultures, many add both salt and chili to their fruit. Come to find out, sweet and savory are very refreshing and delicious. When I eat this salad, I know summer is in full swing. Share this simple recipe with your family and friends, it will instantly become a summer favorite.
Tomato and Watermelon Salad
2014-08-04 21:25:25
Serves 8
This is a perfect summer salad when local watermelons and heirloom tomatoes are at their peak of flavor. Experiment using heirloom watermelons in different colors like orange and yellow. I also like to use a variety of heirloom tomatoes in exciting colors to create a rainbow of colors in this perfect salad.
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
254g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391
Calories from Fat 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g
48%
Saturated Fat 18g
90%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 101mg
34%
Sodium 1310mg
55%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 17g
Vitamin A
28%
Vitamin C
23%
Calcium
57%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- Salad
- 3 Cups Cubed Watermelon (1/2" Cubes)
- 3 Cups Cubed Tomatoes (1/2" Cubes)
- 4 Ozs of Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 8-10 Fresh Basil Leaves Chiffonade
- Vinaigrette
- 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons of Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- Pinch of Sea Salt
- Pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cube the Watermelon
- Cube the Tomatoes
- Cube the Feta Cheese
- Chiffonade the Basil
- Combine in a bowl
- Toss with prepared vinaigrette
- Serve with a crusty baguette
Notes
- You could also use cheeses like goat cheese, queso fresco or cotija in this salad if you prefer. The key is to use watermelon and tomatoes in the summer.
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