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Watermelon Basil Salad is light, refreshing, and simple to make! Chili powder, lemon, & salt counterbalance the sweetness of the watermelon.

Watermelon Basil Salad

This chilled summer salad is light, refreshing, and simple to make!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: make-ahead, vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 4 cups watermelon cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the watermelon pieces with lemon juice.
  • Combine the chili powder and salt, then sprinkle evenly over the watermelon.
  • Add basil leaves and toss to combine.
  • Cover and set salad in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour, or up to a day in advance.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 981IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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