Watermelon Basil Salad
A quick salad of watermelon and basil. The chili powder plays well with the sweetness of the melon.
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 10
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 50m
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 4 cups 1/2-inch cubes watermelon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Directions:
- 1 Stack basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise into thin ribbons.
- 2 Combine basil slices and watermelon in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over watermelon.
- 3 Mix salt and chili powder together in a small bowl; sprinkle over watermelon and toss to combine. Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 0.1g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.5g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2g | |
| Protein | 0.3g | |
| Sugars | 2g | |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | |
| Calcium | 7mg | |
| Iron | 0mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 5mg | |
| Folate | 3mcg |
