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.

Jezarah Styman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Saqib Yousafzai
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I love the combination of watermelon and tomatoes in this salad. It's so unique and refreshing.


Fatima Doll vlogs
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Momen Badary
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's so easy to transport and it holds up well.


Camille VanOrden
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Md Novi Hossain
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I'm always looking for new ways to use watermelon, and this salad is a great option. It's so light and refreshing.


NUMAN MAHAR MAHAR KING
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to use up summer produce.


Dev Bahadur
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Asadul shah
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This is my new favorite summer salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Riya Tisha
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Kizito Ochira
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the watermelon and tomatoes are so juicy and flavorful.


liza akther
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Humza Khan
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This watermelon and tomato salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The combination of sweet watermelon, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil is perfect for a light and healthy meal.