Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh watermelon, chopped and drained; 1/4 cup red onion, diced small; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup champagne vinegar; 3/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; salt and pepper

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 2 cups 🏷 Melons

This recipe creates a fresh and fruity vinaigrette using watermelon as the base. It combines chopped melon with red onion, honey, and champagne vinegar, blended with canola oil and fresh herbs. The result is a unique, summery dressing perfect for enhancing a simple green salad. The method is straightforward, requiring just a blender and a few minutes to prepare. It yields approximately 2 cups of dressing.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh watermelon, chopped and drained
1/4 cup red onion, diced small
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Method

Place all of the listed ingredients into the jar of a blender, then secure the lid and process until the mixture is completely smooth.
Pour the blended vinaigrette over a salad of your choice to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium5700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMelons

AuthorPaulaG