Watermelon salad

Michelle
Aug 19, 2016
2 min read

Updated: Oct 29, 2024

Watermelon salad features fresh juicy watermelon, lime, basil, shallots and chevre goat cheese. It’s cool and refreshing.

When temperatures on on the rise, I’m on the look-out for easy, healthy and refreshing recipes. This salad takes minutes to prepare and tastes amazing. It’s a sweet and savory delight.

Using fresh basil from the garden makes it extra special. I chiffonade the leaves. Simply roll the leaves in a long bundle. Then using a sharp knife, cut thin strips down the length of the bundle. You’ll end up with long thin strips without any bruising.

Cool and refreshing watermelon salad makes a great side dish for summer BBQs.

It’s hard to believe that watermelon could be a local crop in Washington. But I’ve noticed local watermelons from the Columbia Basin popping up in stores and farmers markets. Maybe you’ll see local watermelons from your area too.

I hope you are enjoying your summer. I think your family will enjoy this salad. Let me know if you try it! 🙂

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For this recipe I used Classic Chevre. It has a soft texture and very mild flavor. This cheese is great in fresh leafy green salads.

Useful tools:

Zester and grater Citrus Juicer (Lemon) or a Glass Citrus Juicer

Watermelon salad

Sweet and savory. Cool and refreshing. This watermelon salad with basil and goat cheese is perfect on hot summer days.

3 1/2 cups watermelon (cut into bite sized pieces)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice ((about half a lime))
zest of half a lime
1 tbsp shallots (diced)
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (hand torn or chiffonade)
1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh chevre-style goat cheese
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and place into a salad bowl.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, shallots, salt and pepper to make a dressing. Pour the dressing over the watermelon.
Add the basil leaves and gently toss the salad.
Add the goat cheese and serve.