I think I could eat watermelon alone all Summer long and never get tired of it. Well, maybe watermelon and chocolate, you know, for a well-rounded diet. This takes watermelon to the next level. It’s sweet and spicy with just a small kick of flavor from the basil. As soon as I started eating from the bowl I couldn’t put it down, and I’m not even one for savory foods.
This recipe is great to use fancy seasonings like lemon pepper or smoked salt since the watermelon is so pure and really a blank canvas to flavor however you’d like.
Watermelon With Sea Salt, Black Peppercorn, and Basil
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 whole seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 10 basil leaves, torn
Method:
- Cube the watermelon into bite-sized chunks.
- Combine the watermelon in a large bowl with the salt, pepper, and basil.
- Toss the ingredients together until they are evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few days.
Addictive. Purely addictive. Perfect for Summer, too!
I think I could eat my weight in watermelon…and chocolate!
That being said, I love the idea of pairing basil and watermelon 🙂 Yummmyy!!
I love watermelon and feta salads – never thought of cutting out the dairy like this! Fabulous!
Add some cheese to that and you have my fav summer salad! The sweet/salty combo with watermelon is addicting. Love the crunch the sea salt gives it!
I made a watermelon salad last year that included salt, mint, feta and kalamata olives. I was hesitant to taste it, but it became a favorite! This looks wonderful as well. 🙂
at midnight DIRECTLY after landing at the airport, i went to the grocery store and bought produce…including…a watermelon.
Perfect timing for this recipe!
Basil and Watermelon go SO well with one another…perfect summery dish!
Looks great! I’ve never really gotten on the watermelon bandwagon, but this recipe contains the boy’s very favorite things (watermelon and basil) so I’ll have to try it out for him! Love your picture of the basil, btw.
I’ve had watermelon for breakfast the last three days–so happy-making! But basil and watermelon’s a great mix, and the salt and pepper would surely make it a crowd-pleaser.
Have you tried blending up watermelon with mint? Best red mojito ever.
My friends make so much fun of me for eating salt and watermelon. Until they try it!
But, wow–salt, basil and watermelon? Need to try that out soon!
Love this, I could probably only eat watermelon all summer too! I need to try this because I adore watermelon chunks with mint leaves.
i’ve never tried this combo but i love all of the ingredients standing alone i should try this!
i love watermelon salads. great with feta too!
Yum! I love watermelon salads…I don’t think I have ever put S&P on any of mine, but I will definitely try!
I have never thought to eat watermelon in a more savoury way. It sounds refreshing and wonderful.
Mmmm so glad it’s watermelon season! I just chopped up my first one of the year two days ago. I’ll be sure to try it with the extra flavoring. I think that would be a perfect dish to bring to a cookout
Yuck. Absolutely disgusting. Will never be trying this nastiness ever again.
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Made this for a Dinner Party last night with my home grown basil. It was a SMASH HIT! And it made a great breakfast today. Will definitely make again. Love the serving suggestion in the wine glasses. I used a clear blue margarita style glass. Thanks for the great ideas Evan!
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Um..those serving bowls in the photo awe WAY too small. I’d need a mixing bowl portion. LOL I love watermelon. It’s so refreshing. It’s my favorite summertime treat. I always salt and pepper my watermelon, I’ll have to try adding the basil as well.