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Watermelon Basil Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
Watermelon Basil Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing is made with balsamic vinegar, honey, and basil.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the dressing
Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
balsamic vinegar
In the method: In a small bowl mix together vinegar and honey for the dressing, whisking until combined.
honey
In the method: In a small bowl mix together vinegar and honey for the dressing, whisking until combined.
mixed greens
In the method: Place greens on serving plate.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegarIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp honeyIngredient note
Source: 2 c mixed greensIngredient note
Source: ¼ c fresh basil, (coarsely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 c watermelon, (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ c cucumber, (sliced and quartered)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Add dressing as desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: In a small bowl mix together vinegar and honey for the dressing, whisking until combined.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.
What happens at the end?
Add dressing as desired.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: curiouscuisiniere.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
