Best 15 Watermelon And Tomato Salad With Basil Oil Recipes

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Looking for an exciting and refreshing watermelon and tomato salad recipe? You're in the right place! This tantalizing dish combines juicy watermelon, ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a flavorful basil oil dressing, creating a beautiful and delicious summery treat. The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors makes it an ideal side dish or light meal. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and become a favorite for all seasons.

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WATERMELON TOMATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Watermelon tomato salad, nice refreshing salad and the kids love it...this is a great summertime side.

Provided by klcrfa

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large ripe tomato, peeled and diced
¼ sweet onion, very thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (1 gram) packets saccharine-based sugar substitute (such as Sweet'N Low®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place watermelon cubes, tomato, sweet onion, and green onion into a salad bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and sweetener until the sweetener has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and lightly toss; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL OIL



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A basil-infused oil makes a sweet, herbaceous dressing for summer produce and creamy goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind removed
3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 Kirby cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices on the bias
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (4 ounces)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the basil oil: Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch basil for 1 minute. Transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Puree basil in a blender with olive oil until smooth. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined fine sieve set over a bowl. Let stand until oil drips through, about 1 hour (do not squeeze cheesecloth).
  • Make the salad: Toss together watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with goat cheese. Drizzle with basil oil and more olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil.

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD



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An unexpected but deliciously addictive flavor combination! This recipe serves two, but you may want it all for yourself.

Provided by KIERSA

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
6 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes and watermelon into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the basil, feta cheese, and lemon zest. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 721.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups 1 1/4-inch chunks red and yellow heirloom tomatoes
4 cups 1 1/4-inch chunks seedless watermelon
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups feta, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Put the tomato and watermelon chunks in a bowl.
  • For the honey vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey in a bowl, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over the tomatoes and watermelon, then toss. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle over the feta and basil.

TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA



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Slice the tomatoes in big and small pieces for a more dramatic salad. For best results, make the salad without ever refrigerating the tomatoes, but with the watermelon ice cold from the refrigerator. The contrast of temperatures will give the salad an extra fresh taste. You will need Mozzarella in the "bag" with liquid; the liquid is used in the dressing.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 to 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 small slices, liquid reserved
4 tablespoons pickle juice (from the jar)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed, stemmed, washed, dried and chopped
2 ounces coarse sea salt
2 ripe beefsteak (or any large variety heirloom) tomatoes, washed, dried and stemmed
1 pint cherry (Sweet 100's or heirloom) tomatoes, washed, dried and stemmed
Granulated sugar
Coarsely ground black pepper
The juice from 1/2 to 1 lemon, depending on personal taste
6 ounces cold watermelon, rind removed, seeded, cut into bite-size cubes and refrigerated until just before serving

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mozzarella liquid and pickle juice. Whisk in the vinegar. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
  • For the herb salt: Put the parsley and the salt in the bowl of the food processor and pulse to blend until they are integrated and the salt is green. Keep in a sealed jar.
  • To assemble the salad: Slice and arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on a flat surface. Drizzle the tomatoes with a little sugar, black pepper and the dressing. Top with a sprinkle of the parsley salt. Taste a tomato slice for seasoning. Squeeze the lemon juice on the watermelon. Season the mozzarella slices with parsley salt and a little dressing, as well. Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella and watermelon cubes on 6 rectangular plates. Serve immediately.

TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD



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Summer in a bowl: salty and sweet, with a hint of acidity. Make it with the best tomatoes you can find, a cold watermelon, less dressing than you would think and, if you can find it, Bulgarian feta.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 6 large tomatoes, ideally heirloom varieties, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
1 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup feta cheese, torn into large crumbles

Steps:

  • Combine the cubed tomatoes and watermelon in a large, nonreactive bowl and toss gently to combine. Add salt and let stand 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the dressing.
  • Whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cheese to the tomatoes and watermelon, then the dressing, and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 258, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1280 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD



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Perfect for summer, delightfully delicious!

Provided by nshawger

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD



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You cannot beat this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days. The combination of watermelon, cilantro, lime and tasty heirloom tomatoes is just unusual enough to keep folks commenting on the great flavor-and coming back for more! -Be Jones, Brunswick, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1-1/2 pounds yellow tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 5 medium)
1-1/2 pounds red tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 5 medium)
2 sweet onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • For dressing, place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. , In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Just before serving, add dressing and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON TOMATO SALAD



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Watermelon and tomatoes may seem an unlikely pair, but they team up to make a winning combination in this eye-catching salad. -Matthew Denton, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 pints yellow grape or pear tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil and lime juice. Pour over watermelon mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon, in 1-inch cubes or balls (cut over a bowl to catch the juice and reserve it)
1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup finely diced or crumbled Stilton, Gorgonzola, Roquefort or Maytag blue cheese
1/2 cup minced scallions
Salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Pinch cayenne
1/2 cup cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the watermelon, tomato, cheese, scallions and salt in a bowl.
  • Whisk or blend together about 2 tablespoons of the watermelon juice, oil, vinegar and cayenne. To serve, dress the salad with this mixture and garnish with cilantro. Do not refrigerate and serve within 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

WATERMELON BASIL SALAD



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A quick salad of watermelon and basil. The chili powder plays well with the sweetness of the melon.

Provided by Chefthompson.com

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup basil leaves
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes watermelon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Stack basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  • Combine basil slices and watermelon in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over watermelon.
  • Mix salt and chili powder together in a small bowl; sprinkle over watermelon and toss to combine. Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

WATERMELON, TOMATO AND MINT SALAD



Watermelon, Tomato and Mint Salad image

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Feta     Watermelon     Spring     Summer

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) piece watermelon, preferably seedless
3 large ripe tomatoes, preferably green or orange heirlooms, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, Maui, or Walla Walla, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the watermelon rind. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds as needed. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
  • Add the tomatoes, onion, and mint to the watermelon and toss gently. Add the feta and toss again. Serve immediately.

TOMATO WATERMELON SALAD



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The quintessential summer salad with lots of lycopene. Tomatoes and watermelon are a match made in heaven! Perfect with grilled meat on a hot day! This is best served at room temperature. Dress the salad right before you eat it.

Provided by 1insa

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tomatoes, cut into 1-inch dice
12 mint leaves, sliced thinly
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 pinch coarse salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Gently mix watermelon, tomatoes, mint, onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in small bowl; drizzle over salad and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 49.2 g

GRILLED WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Four 3/4 inch inch thick slices of seedless watermelon, as needed
4 ripe heirloom tomatoes, mixed colors, cut into batons with an apple corer, or sliced into wedges
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
8 small leaves fresh opal basil
8 small leaves of fresh green basil
Maldon sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare a charcoal grill outdoors for direct grilling over high heat. Or, indoors, place a grill pan over high heat until very hot.
  • Using a 3 1/2 inch cookie cutter, cut the watermelon flesh into four rounds. Place on the grill grates or in grill pan, directly over the heat. Grill on one side only, until grill-marked, and the melon emits a slightly smoky aroma, about 2 minutes. Transfer rounds, grill-marked sides up, to a platter.
  • Place the tomato batons or wedges in a large bowl and toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste with kosher salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Place a watermelon round, grill-marked side up, in the center of each of four appetizer plates. Top each with an equal portion of tomatoes. Drizzle each salad with 1/2 tablespoon of remaining olive oil, and top each with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Garnish with opal basil and green basil and a few grains of Maldon salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1135 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD



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This delicious heirloom tomato and watermelon salad recipe is courtesy of Laurent Tourondel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 piece ginger (3 inches long)
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups heirloom tomatoes, quartered or cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Thai basil, chopped plus whole leaves, for garnish
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chervil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into large pieces
1/4 cup celery leaves, for garnish
1 small spring onion, very thinly sliced, for garnish
1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 radish, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 teaspoon mustard oil

Steps:

  • Grate ginger on the large holes of a box grater. Wrap ginger in a lint-free cloth and squeeze over a medium bowl to extract juice. You should have about 2 tablespoons.
  • Whisk ginger juice, along with olive oil and vinegar, until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, watermelon, chopped basil, and red onion and gently toss until fully coated; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Transfer tomatoes and watermelon to a serving bowl. Gently fold in chives, chervil, and parsley; spoon over any remaining marinade. Sprinkle with cheese, and garnish with celery leaves, spring onion, whole basil leaves, avocado, radish. Drizzle with mustard oil; serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes and watermelon for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of basil for a more complex flavor. Try Thai basil, lemon basil, or purple basil.
  • If you don't have time to make basil oil, you can use a good quality olive oil instead.
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the salad to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Watermelon and tomato salad with basil oil is a refreshing and delicious summer salad. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try.

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