Watermelon, Blueberry, and Gorgonzola Salad
This Watermelon, Blueberry, and Gorgonzola Salad is a refreshing beauty! It's easy, healthy, and delicious . . . and a perfect summertime salad for your family and guests, whether at a potluck, outdoor barbecue, or a picnic. Enjoy! Mangia e' Buon Appetito!!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 454kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 - 3 Tbsp. honey or to your taste preference
- Freshly-cracked pepper to taste
- Sea salt to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 cups watermelon cut into 1" cubes
- 1 - 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 4 oz. gorgonzola crumbles add more if preferred
- ¼ cup minced basil leaves
- Optional add-ins: 1 cup chopped jicama chopped praline pecans, minced mint
- GARNISH: Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette first and set it aside. Add more of any ingredient to obtain your flavor preferences,
- Combine the watermelon, blueberries, and gorgonzola in a medium-sized mixing/serving bowl. Toss very gently.
- Add the minced basil and once again toss very gently.
- Pour the salad onto a lovely serving platter or individual salad plates.
- Garnish and serve immediately (because watermelon releases its juices very quickly).
- Serve with dressing/vinaigrette on the side so that your guests can drizzle the amount on their individual salads that they prefer. Use your own homemade vinaigrette or favorite store-bought dressing if preferred.
- Enjoy! Buon Appetito!
Notes
- You can use feta or goat cheese instead of gorgonzola cheese. My family prefers the gorgonzola.
- You can use mint instead of basil in this salad. My family's preference is basil and so that's how we make it.
- You can use your own vinaigrette recipe or store-bought version if you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 43g