Watermelon Cucumber Basil Salad
This refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Basil Salad combines sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, fresh basil and mint, Cotija cheese, honey, and lime for a light and flavorful summer salad perfect for cookouts, brunch, and warm-weather gatherings.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced watermelon
- 1 1/3 cups diced cucumber
- 15 fresh sweet basil leaves
- 10 lemon basil leaves
- 8 mint leaves cut into ribbons stack them, roll, and then slice with a sharp paring or chef's knife
- 1/4 cup of finely shredded Cotija cheese
- local honey to taste
- EVOO to taste
- juice of half a lime
- a pinch or two maybe three of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon and cucumbers, then add them to a large bowl or a high-walled serving platter.
- Tear the sweet basil and lemon basil, and add to the platter with the ribbons of fresh mint.
- Scatter on the Cotija cheese.
- Either drizzle the honey, extra-virgin olive oil, and freshly squeezed lime juice separately, or combine all three ingredients in a small bowl, whisk, then drizzle over the salad.
- Add a couple of pinches of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g