Watermelon Salad with Basil Lime Vinaigrette Make something cool and refreshing for dinner with our tasty watermelon salad. With sweet watermelon, cool cucumbers and zesty serrano chile flavor, this colorful salad is bursting with fresh flavor. 6 Servings 20 minutesCook Time print Ingredients Directions Ingredients Vinaigrette: 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves (about 3/4 ounce) 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped 1 small serrano chile,, seeded, deveined, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 2 Tbsp. water 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Salad 3 cups loosely packed baby arugula (about 2 ounces) 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 4-1/2 pounds) 1 seedless English cucumber Directions Step 1: Remove rind from watermelon; slice into 1-½ -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. Step 2: Blend vinaigrette ingredients in blender until smooth. Step 3: Divide watermelon and cucumbers among 6 chilled salad plates. Drizzle evenly with half of the vinaigrette. Step 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 Step 5: Serving suggestion: Chill plates quickly by placing clean plates—or a large serving platter, if you're feeding a crowd—in the freezer for 10–15 min. Salads will stay cool and crisp even on a hot summer day! Tips: Queso fresco is a fresh Mexican cheese with a bright, milky and mild flavor. Substitute Feta cheese, if desired. You can also arrange this salad on a large chilled serving platter. Chill plates quickly by placing clean plates in the freezer for 10–15 min. Salads will stay cool and crisp even on a hot summer day! Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
