This watermelon salad is fabulous!

It is a perfect recipe to add to your collection of favorite summer salad recipes.

Fresh sweet watermelon is mixed with thinly sliced onion and snips of fresh basil for a refreshing and very different taste.

Top with a bit of raspberry vinegar for zing and flavor.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:
4 cups watermelon, seeded & cubed (1 Litre)
1 medium onion, sliced very thinly & quartered
2 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped (30 ml)
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar (50 ml)
salt & pepper to taste
lettuce leaves for serving (optional)

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the watermelon, onion and basil. Pour the vinegar over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve this fabulous summer salad, line a platter with lettuce leaves. Spoon the watermelon mixture on top just when you are ready to serve it. Of course, you can also simply spoon it into a serving bowl.

• Add a bit of chopped peppery arugula (rocket to the Brits and Aussies) as in the image above for added color, a peppery flavor and great nutritional value.

Serves 4.