Balsamic Watermelon Salad
Nothing kicks off summer better than this watermelon salad loaded with sweet watermelon, chunks of cheddar cheese, crunchy radishes, and candied pecans tossed in an easy balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 ounces greens of choice spinach, arugula, or a lettuce blend
- 2 cups seedless watermelon cut into medium cubes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cut into small cubes
- ⅔ cup candied pecans
- ⅔ cup radishes thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Handful of basil optional
- 1 sliced avocado optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add greens, watermelon chunks, cheddar chunks, candied pecans, and radishes.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together balsamic, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad, and gently toss. Serve with a few sprigs of basil and avocado slices (optional).
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Notes
- Buy pre-cut watermelon to save time!
- You can use crumbled feta instead of cheddar if desired.
- Candied walnuts also work!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4113IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 2mg