Al Fresco Watermelon Salad Recipe

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Al Fresco Watermelon Salad Recipe

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This unique onion and watermelon salad makes appearances at many family gatherings in summer. The savory seasonings complement every bite of sweet melon.

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4-6 servings

TOTAL TIME:

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

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VERIFIED BY Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Quick Diabetic Exchange

MAKES:

4-6 servings

TOTAL TIME:

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 medium sweet onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion and basil. Drizzle with vinegar; toss gently. Add salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Originally published as Al Fresco Watermelon Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p218

Nutritional Facts

3/4 cup: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 medium sweet onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion and basil. Drizzle with vinegar; toss gently. Add salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Originally published as Al Fresco Watermelon Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p218

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