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Watermelon Salad with Basil and Cucumber served on a plate with extra dressing on the side
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Watermelon Salad with Basil and Cucumber

This watermelon salad with basil and cucumber is a summer special thats fresh, zippy and crunchy! It can be dressed without the herbs and left in the refrigerator for a few hours till you are ready to serve which makes it perfect for potlucks, barbecues and beach parties.
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 130kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 4 cups Watermelon (chilled)
  • 1 ¼ cup English Cucumber diced (chilled)
  • ½ cup Onions sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves Cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Basil torn

Salad Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon Pomegranate Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper ground
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk together till combined.
  • Place the watermelon, cucumber, onions in a salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over. Toss together. Refrigerate for at least half an hour to let the flavors seep in. Toss the cilantro and basil with the salad just before serving.

Notes

Watermelon: It's important to choose a ripe watermelon for its firm flesh and sweet flavour that we love so much. Here's how to pick a ripe watermelon.
Chill the ingredients: This salad is best enjoyed cold. I like to place the watermelon and cucumbers in the fridge for sometime before tossing the salad together. I also refrigerate the salad for some time before serving so that it stays cold, and this also gives a chance for the flavors to seep in.
Other Add Ons: This is a really well balanced salad and has a robust flavor from the spices. The only other addition I would make to this is crumbled feta.
Substitute for Coriander (Cilantro): If you don't like coriander in your salad, swap it with mint leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 998IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg