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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

 

July 21st 2011

Contributed by: joyofkosher

 

 

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Recipe

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

A perfect mixture of tangy and sweet

Times

  • Prep Time : 20 min
  • Ready Time : 20 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, rinsed and cut into 6 slices each
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 4 cups diced watermelon, with seeds removed (about half a small melon, rinsed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Arrange three tomato slices on each of four salad plates.
  2. Combine vinegar, oil, and basil in a bowl, and mix well.
  3. Add watermelon, and gently toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spoon watermelon over the tomatoes.
  5. Top with salt and pepper, and serve.

Alternate: Substitute three cherry or grape tomatoes and three chunks of watermelon threaded onto a wooden skewer (eight skewers needed). Serving: two skewers

source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Nutritients

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories: 96
  • Total Fat: 4g
  • Sodium: 127mg
  • Total Carbs: 16g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g

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