Quick And Easy Watermelon Feta and Basil Salad

Super simple, only 4 ingredients this watermelon feta basil salad is ready in a jiff! A perfect way to enjoy seasonal fresh watermelons. It is healthy, full of nutrients and gluten-free.

Do you love watermelons?

YES!! then you should definitely try this watermelon feta salad.

I really find it amazing. WHY because of it is….

• super easy to prepare
• under 300 calories
• nutritious
• tasty
• satisfying

So many reasons to eat this salad. You should try it yourself to understand how I felt when I tried it myself :).

How is this watermelon feta basil salad healthy?

This watermelon salad is healthy due to its ingredients.

• Watermelon is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B-6.
• Strawberries are a good source of Potassium and Folate. It is also rich in dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
• Feta Cheese provides calcium, protein, Vitamin B6 and B-12 to the body. Dairy products when eaten in moderate amounts are good for health as they contain saturated fat.
• Basil is a herb. And, it contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

You will also love these fresh fruit based summer recipes

1. Watermelon Mojito
2. Pineapple Mojito
3. Blackberry Mojito (was featured on BuzzFeed)
4. Peach Lemonade 
5. Strawberry-Pineapple Sangria 

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Quick And Easy Watermelon Feta Basil Salad

Only 4 ingredients: this watermelon feta salad is perfect to enjoy seasonal fresh watermelons and strawberries.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American Inspired

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings :2

Calories :283kcal

Author:Swati Kadam Gulati | Watch What U Eat

Ingredients

• 5-6 cups watermelon pieces (about 1" in size)
• 2 cups strawberries cut into quarter
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil roughly chopped
• salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl combine watermelon, strawberries, cheese and basil. Gently mix to avoid breaking the watermelon pieces.
• While serving, add little bit of salt to enhance the taste (remember feta cheese has some salt in it). It is completely optional and tastes great even without it.

Notes

• Chill watermelon pieces before preparing the salad to enjoy the cold version.
• Tastes amazing when fresh. However, you can refrigerate the leftovers for the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal

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