Watermelon Salad With Basil-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Watermelon Salad With Basil-Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette Ingredients; 1/3 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 cup Loosely packed basil leaves; 1 Small shallot coarsely chopped; 1 Small serrano chile, seeded, deveined, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice (about 2 limes); 2 tablespoons Water; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; Salad Ingredients; 3 cups Loosely packed baby arugula; 1/4 cup Shaved red onions, halved; 1/4 cup Thinly sliced fresh mint; 6 ounces Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled; 1/3 cup Smoked almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 Small seedless watermelon (about 4.5 pounds); 1 Seedless English cucumber

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette Ingredients
1/3 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Loosely packed basil leaves
1 Small shallot coarsely chopped
1 Small serrano chile, seeded, deveined, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup Fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons Water
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Salad Ingredients
3 cups Loosely packed baby arugula
1/4 cup Shaved red onions, halved
1/4 cup Thinly sliced fresh mint
6 ounces Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup Smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
1 Small seedless watermelon (about 4.5 pounds)
1 Seedless English cucumber

1
Remove rind from watermelon; slice into 1-1/2 -inch cubes. Cut cucumber into long thin ribbons using vegetable peeler, turning to avoid soft seeds. Cut ribbons in half. Refrigerate watermelon and cucumber in large bowl until chilled.
2
Blend vinaigrette ingredients in blender until smooth.
3
Divide watermelon and cucumbers among 6 chilled salad plates. Drizzle evenly with half of the vinaigrette.
4
Gently toss arugula, onions, mint and remaining vinaigrette in large bowl. Place small piles of salad on top of watermelon on each plate. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vinaigrette Ingredients, 1/3 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 cup Loosely packed basil leaves, 1 Small shallot coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Watermelon Salad With Basil-Lime Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Watermelon Salad With Basil-Lime Vinaigrette

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