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    Watermelon Basil Salad with Mint and Goats Cheese

    Published: Jun 15, 2017, Last updated: Jul 30, 2019 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Watermelon basil salad with mint, creamy goats cheese and balsamic glaze. This is a super quick summer salad that's so light and refreshing.

    Summer time is all about watermelon, it's a perfect snack that is super tasty, sweet and refreshing. It's literally like taking a drink of delicious fruit juice when you bite into it. It's also perfect with creamy goats cheese, balsamic glaze and fresh herbs such as basil and mint. This salad has it all and it's ready in under 10 minutes.

    A delicious light watermelon basil salad with mint, goats and balsamic glaze. Refreshing and healthy salad recipe insidetherustickitchen

    I see watermelon everywhere here in Tuscany at this time of year. You can find market stalls and supermarkets filled with all different sizes of from little baby watermelon to humongous giants. I think the done thing here is to just cut a massive slice for you to sink your teeth into and quench your thirst on a long hot day and I have to say sometimes there's nothing better.

    A delicious light watermelon basil salad with mint, goats and balsamic glaze. Refreshing and healthy salad recipe insidetherustickitchen

    I also love to scoop it into little balls using a melon ball scope and freeze them as ice cubes. I add them to summer cocktails, drinks or just to eat and cool down. There are so many ways to eat watermelon, I love it, what's your favourite way?

    The goats cheese and balsamic glaze go perfectly with this watermelon basil salad it's a mixture of tangy, sweet and sour flavours along with the fresh, juicy watermelon wedges and fragrant basil and mint. I give this salad a tiny drizzle of olive oil and a little sprinkling of salt and pepper and it's done. It doesn't need much, just simple ingredients that pack a punch.

    A delicious light watermelon basil salad with mint, goats and balsamic glaze. Refreshing and healthy salad recipe insidetherustickitchen

    I hope you enjoy this easy summer salad recipe. If your looking for more easy salads why not try;

    • Roasted strawberries and peach caprese salad
    • Tuna panzanella - Italian bread salad
    • Farro salad with tomatoes, radish and herbs
    • Cannellini bean and tuna salad
    • Melon, prosciutto and courgette/zucchini salad
    • Green bean salad with mustard and garlic dressing

    If you've tried this watermelon basil salad or any other recipe on the blog please let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I'm getting up to.

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    Watermelon and goats cheese salad

    Watermelon, basil salad with mint, creamy goats cheese and balsamic glaze. This is a super quick summer salad that's so light and refreshing.
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 156kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1.7 lbs (800g) watermelon
    • 5.2 oz (150g) goats cheese
    • 1 large handful of basil
    • 1 large handful of mint
    • 3-4 teaspoon balsamic glaze
    • 1 pinch salt and pepper , to season
    • olive oil , to drizzle

    Instructions

    • Chop the watermelon up into small chunks of triangles and place on serving plates. Divide the goats cheese and scatter on top of the watermelon.
    • Finely chop the mint and basil and scatter over the salad. Drizzle over a little balsamic glaze on each salad and finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

    Notes

    Please note this recipe was tested and developed using metric measurements all imperial measurements are approximate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcal
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    1. Bintu

      June 17, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      My son loves watermelon and he would devour this in no time. It looks refreshing5 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 18, 2017 at 5:15 pm

        It's SO refreshing, thanks Bintu.

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    2. Tracy | Baking Mischief

      June 17, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      This is such a pretty salad! I love watermelon in the summer, and I love your tip about freezing watermelon to add to drinks. I am totally trying that!

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 18, 2017 at 5:16 pm

        Thank you Tracy, Yes you definitely need to do that it's so good!

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    3. Dahn

      June 17, 2017 at 8:33 pm

      what a great summer salad, I love mixing things up with watermelon, this looks amazing

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 17, 2017 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks Dahn, watermelon is great.

        Reply
    4. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      June 17, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      This just sounds so cool and delicious! I love salads like this in the summertime!5 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 17, 2017 at 9:02 pm

        Me too, thanks so much Lisa.

        Reply
    5. Roxana

      June 17, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Love your simple authentic Italian recipes. This looks so delicious and refreshing.5 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 17, 2017 at 9:02 pm

        Aw thank you so much, you're so kind!

        Reply
    6. Mikaela

      June 17, 2017 at 2:33 am

      This salad is perfection. I love the combination!

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 17, 2017 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you so much Mikaela, so glad you like it.

        Reply
    7. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

      June 15, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Salad has all the right flavors- it looks so fresh and summery!

      Reply
    8. Liz

      June 15, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      These are like all my favorite things in one salad! I'm definitely trying this!

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 15, 2017 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks so much Liz, so glad you like it!

        Reply
    9. Natalia

      June 15, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      Best food for summer! I used to have this when I was a child and still crave it every summer. Beautiful pictures!5 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 15, 2017 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks so much Natalia, I agree it's the best for food for Summer!

        Reply
    10. swayam

      June 15, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      This is my favorite thing to do this summer! Watermelon and feta is such a classic but I love how you have used goats cheese instead! Looks very refreshing.

      Reply
    11. Shumaila

      June 15, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I have been eating watermelon salad very other day of the week . Its such a light refreshing salad. I generally use mint and feta but love how you use goat cheese and basil.

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 15, 2017 at 3:36 pm

        It's so perfect at this time of year, thanks so much Shumaila!

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