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Easy 12 min~124 kcal 4/10
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Watermelon Salad with Basil
This Antalya salad pairs watermelon with white cheese and basil for a cool sweet-salty summer plate.
Easy⏱️ 8 min📖 1 min readServes 4~104 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 8 min- Prep8 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Watermelon
- 100 g White cheese
- 0.3 bunch Basil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 pinch Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Remove the seeds from the watermelon, cut it into 2 cm cubes, and let the excess juice drain in a strainer for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Wash and dry the basil leaves, tearing large leaves in half by hand.
- 3
Keep the white cheese or lor pieces cold so their texture does not slip when combined with warm watermelon.
- 4
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and a little salt for 30 seconds to make a thin dressing.
30 sec00:30 - 5
Layer the watermelon, basil, and cheese on a plate, drizzle the dressing at the very end, and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Cutting the watermelon at serving time reduces how much liquid the salad releases.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the salad cold, sprinkled with extra basil leaves.
Nutrition (per serving)
~104
kcal calories
4
g protein
10
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 40%Fat 44%
GI 10 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
1.1g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
374.7mg
Sodium
4.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Watermelon Salad with Basil make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Watermelon Salad with Basil take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 8 minutes in total.Is Watermelon Salad with Basil difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Watermelon Salad with Basil have?
Approximately 104 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 10g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Watermelon Salad with Basil contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Watermelon Salad with Basil need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Watermelon Salad with Basil filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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