Easy Watermelon Tomato Salad Recipe For Juicy Leftovers
You will fall in love with this easy Watermelon Tomato Salad recipe from Holly’s Eating Well to Fight Arthritis cookbook. It is is off the charts refreshing and simple to make. Plus, it’s an easy and perfect solution for leftover watermelon! Even though you can make this recipe year round, nothing is better than the ripe, juicy Summer melon. Make this your go-to summer salad recipe! With juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and melon, it doesn’t get much better.
| Servings 10 (1/2 cup) servings |
- 4 cups scooped out watermelon balls or chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
Ingredients
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- In bowl, combine watermelon, onion, tomatoes and basil. Whisk together oil and vinegar, toss with salad. Season to taste. Serve immediately or that day .
Per Serving: Calories 46, Calories from fat 29%, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 6 g, Protein 1 g Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat
Nutrition Nugget: Although water accounts for over 90% of watermelon’s weight, it's also a rich source of potassium and vitamins A and C.
Get creative & use gold tomatoes!
Easy Melon Tomato Salad Helps Fight Inflammation
This recipe is from Holly’s arthritis cookbook which contains some favorite healthy easy recipes that also help fight inflammation. Best of all, this watermelon salad recipe is SIMPLE TO PREPARE! You will want to buy melon just for this recipe. It’s also the perfect use for leftover watermelon. If you like to buy a whole melon, here’s Holly’s Top Six Tips How To Pick A Ripe Watermelon.
Holly’s arthritis cookbook is filled with recipes for an easy anti-inflammatory diet. The Watermelon Tomato Salad is from theAnti-Inflammatory Recipe Chapter. Actually, it’s the first recipe in the Vitamin C chapter and watermelon is a rich source of Vitamin C. You’ll be surprised how simple these arthritis diet recipes are and you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.
What Makes EASY Watermelon Tomato Salad Recipe Healthy?
The combination of cool crisp melon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil with balsamic vinegar creates an invigorating refreshing easy watermelon tomato salad. Perfect for leftover watermelon or now you can purchase precut in the grocery. Although water accounts for over 90% of watermelon’s weight, it is also a rich source of potassium and vitamins A and C. Did you know it is also one of the best sources of lycopene? Lycopene is a useful antioxidant to help reduce the risk for heart disease and some cancers.
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What to Do with Leftover Watermelon?
Another terrific melon recipe is Holly’s Watermelon Feta Salsa from Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook. Everyone enjoys this versatile sweet and salty recipe. Use as a salsa, salad or condiment to whatever you’re serving. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or summer snack – so light and refreshing!
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