STRAWBERRY BLUE CHEESE WATERMELON SALAD
This salad is so simple yet some good. It works on many levels: it has a sweet and savory vibe, the brightness from the lime juice bolsters the sweetness of the watermelon and strawberries, the strawberries and balsamic glaze are as tomatoes and basil – they simply work together and the basil adds herbaceous slightly anise notes and the blue cheese and pepitas add the saltiness to the sweet. Plus, it takes no time to assemble, looks beautiful adding vibrance to a table setting. An absolute perfect summery salad. Have the strawberries hulled and watermelon chopped ahead of time and assemble right before serving. It is also good the next day.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 182kcal
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 lb small to medium strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons finely shredded basil, plus extra leaves for garnish
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 4 oz creamy blue cheese, broken up
- 1/3 cup salted pepitas, toasted
Place watermelon and strawberries in a large bowl. Add juice and basil; toss to combine.
Arrange the salad on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Scatter with cheese and pepitas. Garnish with extra basil leaves. Serves 4 to 6.
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg