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Watermelon Summer Salad

May 24 2016 by Jessica 10 Comments

Watermelon, tomatoes and basil covered with a honey-sweetened balsamic reduction.

Watermelon Summer Salad -- Watermelon, tomatoes and basil covered with a honey-sweetened balsamic reduction. | thishappymommy.com

Enjoy all the flavours of summer in this simple and delicious salad. With fresh watermelon, tomatoes and basil, each mouthful tastes like a perfect summer’s day.

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Watermelon Summer Salad -- Watermelon, tomatoes and basil covered with a honey-sweetened balsamic reduction. | thishappymommy.com

I love watermelon. This juicy fruit reminds me of summer. Whether you are biting into a big piece of it or enjoying it in a salad, watermelons are always that pinnacle summer fruit.

Watermelon and tomatoes are a perfect combination. Since watermelons are in the same fruit family as cucumbers, they easily combine with tomatoes to create a sweet and juicy salad. Adding in fresh basil not only makes this salad more summery, it adds an aromatic flavour that is sweet, savoury and a little peppery. Drizzling it with a honey-sweetened balsamic reduction rounds out all the flavours, making Watermelon Summer Salad a perfect addition to picnics, barbeques or any family gathering.

Watermelon Summer Salad -- Watermelon, tomatoes and basil covered with a honey-sweetened balsamic reduction. | thishappymommy.com

The lightly sweetened salad dressing in the Watermelon Summer Salad is a combination of two ingredients – balsamic vinegar and honey. Separately balsamic vinegar is sweetly tart and honey is subtly sweet, but together they create something more. As they simmer together, the flavours concentrate and the sauce thickens, creating a syrup-like consistency that is perfect for a fruit salad.

The longer the honey and balsamic vinegar cook, the thicker and tastier the dressing becomes. Whether you like your dressing thick or thin, this is one salad that you can enjoy all summer long.

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[recipe]

[recipe title=”Watermelon Summer Salad” servings=”4″ time=”15 to 20 minutes” difficulty=”Easy” print=”false”]

Watermelon Summer Salad -- Watermelon, tomatoes and basil covered with a honey-sweetened balsamic reduction. | thishappymommy.comEach bite of Watermelon Summer Salad burst with the fresh flavours of summer. This simple and tasty dish is perfect for picnics, barbeques or any family gathering. You’ll love how effortlessly all these flavours come together to create a sweet and savoury dish.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups watermelon, cubed
  • 1 cup tomatoes, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

Directions:

  1. In a small nonstick pan, simmer balsamic and honey for 4 to 6 minutes, or until sauce thickens and reduces.
  2. Place watermelon, tomatoes and basil in a bowl. Cover with honey-sweetened balsamic reduction.
  3. Plate and enjoy!

[/recipe]

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Do you love fresh salads? Have you tried Watermelon Summer Salad?

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  1. justeatithealthyfoods

    May 24 2016 at 10:36 pm

    That salad looks so fresh and appetizing. Awesome Post.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      May 24 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it! ?

      Reply
  2. four2tangoblog

    May 24 2016 at 9:58 am

    Looks SO good and refreshing! Plus, it’s super easy to make! Thanks for the recipe! That’s what I call simple living!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      May 24 2016 at 11:03 am

      Thanks!! I love simple and delicious dishes! ?

      Reply
  3. A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

    May 24 2016 at 8:39 am

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      May 24 2016 at 8:51 am

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it! ?

      Reply
  4. cookingwithshy

    May 24 2016 at 8:19 am

    Love salads…especically they are so refreshing in the summer…These looks so good…I’m making watermelon,feta and arugula for dinner tonight…will follow your dressing:))

    Reply
    • Jessica

      May 24 2016 at 8:23 am

      Sounds like you’re going to have a delicious dinner! ?

      Reply
      • cookingwithshy

        May 24 2016 at 11:34 pm

        I used your dressing last night and the salad was a hit:))

        Reply
        • Jessica

          May 25 2016 at 6:37 am

          That’s so great!! Thanks for sharing! ?

          Reply

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