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    Home » Summer

    Watermelon Mozzarella Salad with Basil

    AU$2.48 | £0.80 per serve
    By Robyn | Published: Nov 28, 2019 | Modified: Oct 11, 2022

    TO THE RECIPE
    watermelon salad in blue bowl with basil
    This super easy watermelon salad with basil and mozzarella is the perfect summers day salad. Light, refreshing, and – perhaps most importantly on a hot day – no cooking required!
    blue plate filled with watermelon chunks, mozzarella balls and topped with fresh basil

    Cool juicy watermelon, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil are a wonderful combination. It is a salad you can eat as a meal in itself, or makes a great side for barbecue or buffet.

    If you are anything like me, on a hot day you get seduced by the wedges of watermelon in the shops. You buy one, get home, cut some chunks off and eat as is…then the next day the family decide they don’t want it.

    The question then is, “What do I do with the couple of kilos of watermelon in my fridge?”

    I often make these healthy 3 ingredient watermelon ice lollies with some, but also like to use it in a salad. Adding some chunks of watermelon in a salad makes it super light and refreshing, and great for those days when it is so hot you don’t feel like eating much.

    When I first began to make this salad I always added balsamic vinegar, but one day I didn’t have it so used just olive oil. I actually prefer the light simplicity of solely olive oil, but if you have balsamic and want to use it, then go ahead! One thing I would recommend not to leave out is the salt: salt brings the savoury flavour from the watermelon and ties the dish together.

    Can you make this watermelon basil mozzarella salad ahead?

    Yes, it will keep up to 24 hours in the fridge. The basil does go a little brown over time so I would add this just before serving.

    If you are looking for more salad ideas, why not have a look at my Smoked Salmon Caesar, Curried Chicken Salad or Beetroot, Feta & Walnut Salad

    blue bowl of watermelon and mozzarella salad topped with fresh basil leaves and blue spoon to the right

    Watermelon Mozzarella Salad

    Author: Robyn

    A simple and refreshing 4 ingredient watermelon salad perfect for summer
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Lunch, Plant Based | Vegetarian, Quick, Salads & Light Meals, Soups, Under 30 Minutes
    Cuisine Modern english/modern australian
    Servings 2 -3
    Calories 336 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 300g (2 c) Watermelon, cubed ($0.57/ £0.55)
    • 200g (7 oz) Cherry mozzarella – or tear a large mozzarella into bitesize pieces ($6.00 / £1.60)
    • 1-2 tablespoons fresh basil ($0.75 / £0.15)
    • 2 teaspoons Olive oil ($0.10 / £0.06)
    • Salt and pepper ($0.02 / £0.02)
    • Optional: Balsamic vinegar –

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the cubed watermelon and mozzarella. Roughly tear the basil and mix into the watermelon with the olive oil.
    • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

    Notes

    Estimated costs: Australia $7.44. Per serve = $2.48, based on serving 3 people.
    UK £2.38. Per serve = £0.80, based on serving 3 people.
    America – I am yet to calculate the estimated ingredients costs to make this recipe in the US. If you would find it useful please contact me and I’ll get calculating 🙂 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 507mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword healthy salad, vegetarian salad, watermelon salad recipe

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    Comments

    1. Andrea says

      December 03, 2019 at 7:21 am

      What a beautiful summer salad! I’ve never thought to try these flavours together before, but now I can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        December 05, 2019 at 5:41 pm

        Thanks Andrea! They work really well together 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sylvie says

      December 01, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      I love the savoury use of the watermelon, it creates such fun and unexpected summer dishes! I’ve tried it with feta before but never mozzarella, so I definitely have to try this combo too!

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        December 02, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        It is a great ingredient to use! The mozzarella goes so well with it, I really hope you get to try it Sylvie!

        Reply

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