Watermelon Basil Salad

This week, we just had to try on the latest trend taking over Instagram – the Watermelon Dress!

But what to do with that leftover watermelon? Give this refreshing Watermelon Basil Salad a try!

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ½ cup red onion, sliced
• 10 cups watermelon, cubed
• 1 English cucumber, cubed
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Pinch black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet and roast for 5-10 minutes, tossing the nuts occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.
2. In a small bowl, pour lime juice over red onions. Place marinated onions to the side.
3. Mix the watermelon, cucumber, basil, feta cheese and black pepper in a large bowl. Add marinated onions and toasted walnuts to salad and mix to combine.
4. Place salad in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.