Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette

Brighten up your summer salads with this refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette! This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of juicy seedless watermelon with the aromatic freshness of basil for a truly unique dressing. Enhanced by the tangy kick of white balsamic vinegar, the richness of extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey or agave nectar, this vinaigrette strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s an ideal go-to recipe for warm-weather dining. Serve this versatile dressing over crisp greens, drizzle it on grilled vegetables, or use it as a creative marinade for poultry or seafood. Don't forget to chill it for maximum flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Watermelon (seedless, cubed)
• 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey or agave nectar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Add the cubed watermelon to a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Toss in the fresh basil leaves.

Step 3

Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar.

Step 4

Drizzle in the honey or agave nectar.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 6

Blend everything on high speed until smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor if necessary.

Step 7

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more honey for sweetness, salt for balance, or vinegar for tang).

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or bottle to remove any pulp for a smoother texture (optional).

Step 9

Chill the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Step 10

Serve over your favorite salad, or use as a dipping sauce or marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(239.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	469.8

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 592.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 1.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 18.2mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 193.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.0%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 21.1%