Cool summer days call for refreshing and vibrant dishes that are bursting with flavor. This watermelon and tomato salad is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings. Made with juicy watermelon, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a refreshing lemon-mint dressing, this salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.
In this article, you'll find two variations of this delicious salad. The classic recipe features the traditional combination of watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese. If you're looking for a vegan option, we also have a recipe that replaces the feta cheese with creamy avocado. Both salads are tossed in a zesty lemon-mint dressing that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients, making each bite a refreshing and flavorful experience.
These salads are incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add or substitute ingredients based on your preferences. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or packing a lunch for work, this watermelon and tomato salad is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients and let's dive into the recipes!
WATERMELON AND TOMATO FETA SALAD
A light and tangy combination of watermelon, tomato and mint creating a delicious combination of sweet, sour and salty flavors. While the melon should be chilled, the other ingredients are their most flavorful at room temperature, so combine the salad just before serving.
Provided by Kim Cook Gillespie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently toss the watermelon, tomatoes, onion, and mint together in a large bowl; add the feta cheese, season with the salt, and gently toss again to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
Summer in a bowl: salty and sweet, with a hint of acidity. Make it with the best tomatoes you can find, a cold watermelon, less dressing than you would think and, if you can find it, Bulgarian feta.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the cubed tomatoes and watermelon in a large, nonreactive bowl and toss gently to combine. Add salt and let stand 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the dressing.
- Whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cheese to the tomatoes and watermelon, then the dressing, and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 258, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1280 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams
WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD
An unexpected but deliciously addictive flavor combination! This recipe serves two, but you may want it all for yourself.
Provided by KIERSA
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes and watermelon into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the basil, feta cheese, and lemon zest. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 721.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
3-INGREDIENT GRILLED WATERMELON, FETA, AND TOMATO SALAD
Grilling the watermelon adds a savory depth to the fruit, giving this refreshing summer salad much more flavor than you'd imagine from this simple combination.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Summer Salad Watermelon Feta Tomato Potluck Backyard BBQ Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Grill Side
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan.
- Using a 2" diameter ring cutter or thin drinking glass, cut watermelon into circles; you should have 20-22 pieces (reserve scraps for another use). Season watermelon on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill watermelon until well charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside until cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
- Layer watermelon, tomato mixture, and cheese in alternating layers on a platter, draining any extra liquid from tomatoes before using. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.
WATERMELON, TOMATO AND CHEESE SALAD
What's the watermelon doing in this recipe? That's what I asked myself too, but it's an awfully good combination! I've made this several times, and it's based off of a recipe I cut out of the NY Times a while ago. Really nice for a spring or summer side dish.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine watermelon, tomato, cheese, scallions and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons of watermelon juice, oil, vinegar and cayenne and gently toss with salad.
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
SPICY TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND WATERMELON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small seedless watermelon, limes, Simple Truth™ Organic Grape Tomatoes, Simple Truth™ Organic Hass Avocados, medium Simple Truth™ Cucumber, Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing, jalapeño, flaky sea salt, Simple Truth Roasted and Salted No Shell Pistachios, Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves, Simple Truth Organic Chives
Provided by Kroger
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the watermelon in half crosswise, then cut off the rind. Slice the flesh into ½-inch-thick half-moons, then cut the half-moons into 2-inch triangles.
- Transfer the watermelon to a large bowl and toss with the lime juice. Set aside for 5 minutes to soak.
- Remove the watermelon from the bowl with the lime juice and arrange in a single layer on a serving platter. Top with the grape tomatoes, avocados, and cucumber, then drizzle with the Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing.
- Scatter the jalapeño slices on top of the salad, then sprinkle with the flaky salt, pistachios, basil, and chives.
- Enjoy!
WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL OIL
A basil-infused oil makes a sweet, herbaceous dressing for summer produce and creamy goat cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the basil oil: Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch basil for 1 minute. Transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Puree basil in a blender with olive oil until smooth. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined fine sieve set over a bowl. Let stand until oil drips through, about 1 hour (do not squeeze cheesecloth).
- Make the salad: Toss together watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with goat cheese. Drizzle with basil oil and more olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil.
WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD
You cannot beat this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days. The combination of watermelon, cilantro, lime and tasty heirloom tomatoes is just unusual enough to keep folks commenting on the great flavor-and coming back for more! -Be Jones, Brunswick, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dressing, place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. , In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Just before serving, add dressing and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the watermelon, tomato, cheese, scallions and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk or blend together about 2 tablespoons of the watermelon juice, oil, vinegar and cayenne. To serve, dress the salad with this mixture and garnish with cilantro. Do not refrigerate and serve within 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
WATERMELON, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD
Categories Salad Fruit Tomato No-Cook Picnic Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Watermelon Cucumber Summer Raw Parade
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Prepare all of the ingredients ahead of time and reserve them separately.
- 2. Just before serving, drain the watermelon, tomatoes and cucumber in a colander and place them in a decorative serving bowl. Toss with the olive oil, basil and pepper. Serve immediately.
TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Taste for seasoning; add salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the beefsteak tomatoes. Arrange in a single layer; season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the sugar. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with half of the dressing. Add the tarragon and strawberries; toss.
- Divide the tomato mixture among plates. Drizzle with more dressing and top with the watermelon. Serve immediately.
TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
From Pintxos: Small Plates in the Basque Tradition by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen . This Frenchman makes fabulous food in San Francisco and this salad is an example of the simple treatment of fresh ingredients at which he excels.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Melons
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
- In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
CHERRY TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
If in-season cherry tomatoes are unavailable, substitute vine-ripened cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, avoiding pale, unripe ones. The amount of liquid given off by the tomatoes will depend on their ripeness. If you have less than 1/2 cup of juice after spinning, proceed with the recipe using the entire amount of juice and reduce it to 3 tablespoons as directed (cooking time will be shorter).
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Melons
Time 33m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sugar in medium bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to salad spinner and spin until seeds and excess liquid have been removed, 45 to 60 seconds, stirring to redistribute tomatoes several times during spinning. Return tomatoes to bowl and set aside. Strain tomato liquid through fine-mesh strainer into liquid a measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Bring 1/2 cup tomato liquid (discard any extra), shallot, and vinegar to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl and cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Whisk in oil and pepper to taste until combined. Taste and season with up to 1/8 teaspoon table salt.
- Add the drained watermelon, mint, feta, and dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss gently and serve.
CHERRY TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Lightly toss all ingredients including Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime in medium size bowl.
- 2. Rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes for flavors to marry.
- 3. Spoon into four bowls, adding remaining juices over the top of the salad ingredients.
TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
If the idea of tomatoes and watermelon together sounds odd to you, this dish will be a revelation. There is a saying that what grows together goes together, and in this case it is true. If you think of tomatoes as a fruit, which they are botanically, this combination makes more sense. Seasonality, however, is the key. I make this salad only in the summer, when tomatoes, watermelon, and cucumbers are at their peak of flavor. Rich, creamy Hass avocadoes are included to lend a nice contrast of flavor and texture. I always toss this salad together before serving, but for the photo opposite I was inspired to create a painstaking mosaic of the ingredients. If you're so inclined, feel free, but don't say I didn't warn you-it takes a lot of time.
Provided by Gerald Hirigoyen
Categories Salad Fruit Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Brunch Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Melon Watermelon Summer Birthday Shower Vegan Raw Party Potluck Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs. In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
WATERMELON, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Watermelon Healthy Raw
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine cheese*, spinach*, olives, and mint with cubed ingredients. Dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and basil in a small, lidded container. Shake very well to combine ingredients. Drizzle lightly over salad ingredients. (I use little more than half of the dressing.) Stir gently. Refrigerate or serve. May garnish salad lightly with additional chopped mint leaves. *Unless serving immediately, do not add cheese or spinach in advance. Just before serving, mix cheese and spinach into the dressed salad.
WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- 1. Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne together in a small bowl. 2. Quarter and thinly slice onion and toss it in the vinegar mixture. Set aside to let rest until the onion softens and mellows, about 30 minutes. 3. Remove the rind from the watermelon, cut into 1" chunks, and transfer to a large bowl. Cut tomatoes into 1" chunks. Combine the tomatoes with the watermelon chunks. Pour in the onion-vinegar mixture along with oil and toss gently with your hands. Add basil and mint and toss gently. Season the watermelon and tomato salad with salt and pepper, to taste. 4. Serve salad at room temperature on its own or alongside grilled fish or meat.
TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
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Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes and watermelon. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
- Use a variety of colors of tomatoes. This will make your salad more visually appealing.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A little bit of basil, oregano, or mint can really brighten up the flavor of the salad.
- Serve the salad chilled. This will help to keep the tomatoes and watermelon crisp and refreshing.
- Enjoy the salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and watermelon.
Conclusion:
Watermelon and tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you have a ripe watermelon and some tomatoes on hand, give this salad a try.
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