Last updated on January 31st, 2023 at 03:16 pm
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon – and that is exactly what this summer watermelon salad screams. Simply toss together some deliciously juicy watermelon, a handful of raspberries, some feta cheese, a handful of mint, and a tasty dressing – and you are all set.
This is the perfect salad for any summer BBQ and bonus points for being able to make a whole lot of it.
This watermelon salad is so fresh and rejuvenating – it will be the talk of your BBQ party for summers to come.
Happy eating!
Summer Watermelon Salad
A deliciously juicy, simple, and refreshing watermelon salad, for all your summer BBQ needs.
For the salad
- 10 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 tbsp organic extra-virgin olive oil
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup raspberries
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 small handful mint leaves, chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced {optional}
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked until crispy, crumbled {optional}
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp filtered water
- ¼ cup organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
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Make the dressing: Place all the ingredients except the olive oil in a blender, and blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth. While the blender is blending on low, slowly add the olive oil in one steady stream. Add in additional honey if desired.
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Assemble the salad: Place the cubed watermelon in a large serving bowl. Gently drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the celtic sea salt. Add the raspberries, chopped mint, feta cheese, and optional red onion and bacon.
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Serve with the basil-ginger dressing as desired.
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