Watermelon Pistachio Salad
August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! This recipe for a summer-inspired watermelon salad is refreshingly juicy and sweet with a tangy kick.
Tasty Team

25 minutes
25 minutes
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 6 cups red watermelon (840 g), cubed
- 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ⅓ cup lightly salted pistachios (40 g), chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Dressing
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
For Topping
- 6 teaspoons balsamic glaze
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, basil, mint, pistachios, feta, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to chill. Just before serving, divide the watermelon salad between serving bowls and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
- Enjoy!
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 6 cups red watermelon (840 g), cubed
- 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ⅓ cup lightly salted pistachios (40 g), chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Dressing
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
For Topping
- 6 teaspoons balsamic glaze
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, basil, mint, pistachios, feta, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to chill. Just before serving, divide the watermelon salad between serving bowls and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
- Enjoy!
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