Summertime Watermelon Goat Cheese & Basil Salad
This Summertime Watermelon Goat Cheese & Basil Salad is a great, refreshing summer salad perfect for those warmer months.
How to Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe
Having a perfectly ripe watermelon is key for this recipe! There are several methods I use to determine if a watermelon is ripe and ready to be consumed. Review them below.
Method #1: Knock on the watermelon as if you’re about to knock on a door. There should be a deep hollow sound if it’s ready to be consumed. If the watermelon is unripe, it will have a high pitched sound. If you knock on the watermelon and it sounds of a deep thud, the watermelon is likely overripe.
Method #2: Check the field spot, AKA the area on the watermelon that touches the ground as it grows. A yellow field spot indicates a ripe watermelon, while a white field spot indicates a less ripe watermelon.
Method #3: Squeeze the flesh on the blossom end. A ripe watermelon will have a mushy feel, while an unripe watermelon will be solid.
Preparing the Watermelon for the Summertime Watermelon Goat Cheese & Basil Salad
This recipe is quick and easy to prepare – cutting the watermelon is the most difficult part! If you’re curious as to how to correctly cut a watermelon, watch this video.
Looking for another fruit salad? The Tropical Fruit Salad is another refreshing summertime salad to enjoy!
Summertime Watermelon Goat Cheese & Basil Salad
Ingredients
- ½ watermelon
- ½ cup honey goat cheese
- 5-8 basil leaves
- balsamic vinegar glaze per preference
Instructions
- Remove the rind of the watermelon and cut into one-inch pieces. Place the watermelon onto your serving plate.
- Crumble the honey goat cheese over the watermelon. Add more or less depending on your preference.
- Chop the basil into bite-sized pieces, evenly sprinkle over the watermelon.
- Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar glaze. Enjoy!
Did you try out this recipe? If so, comment below what you paired this dish with!
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If you want a refreshing treat absolutely have this! This is a delicious way to eat watermelon. I really like the added tips on choosing the best watermelon! A must try!
Simply Love It.
A watermelon desert.
Yum great recipe. A favorite for me.
The most delicious way to eat watermelon – obsessed with this recipe. Thank you! ~ Karen