Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Cool watermelon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil with balsamic vinegar come together to create a refreshing, light salad. There’s no better way to use up your leftover watermelon.
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 4 cups scooped out watermelon balls or chunks
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In bowl, combine watermelon, onion, tomatoes and basil. Whisk together oil and vinegar, toss with salad. Season to taste. Serve immediately or that day .
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ c. Calories: 46 Fat: 2g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 8g Sugar: 6g Sodium: 6g Fiber: 1g Protein: 1g
Nutrition Nugget: Though over 90% of a watermelon’s weight is water, it is a great? of source of potassium, and Vitamins A and C. The olive oil used in the recipe is also a good source of?Omega-3 fats.
Recipe from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis cookbook.
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