Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
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| Prep time | Cook time | Yields | Serving Size |
| 20 minutes | 0 minutes | 4 servings | 3 tomato slices, 1 C watermelon (or 2 skewers) |
| 2 large tomatoes, rinsed and cut into 6 slices each | | 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar) | | 1 Tbsp olive oil | | 1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried) | | 4 C diced watermelon, with seeds removed (about half a small melon, rinsed) | | ¼ tsp salt | | ¼ tsp ground black pepper | | | | calories | 96 | | Total fat | 4 g | | Saturated fat | 1 g | | Cholesterol | 0 mg | | Sodium | 127 mg | | Total fiber | 2 g | | Protein | 2 g | | Carbohydrates | 16 g | | Potassium | 390 mg | | Vitamin A | 35% | | Vitamin C | 40% | | Calcium | 2% | | Iron | 10% | | Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Directions -
| 1 | Arrange three tomato slices on each of four salad plates. | -
| 2 | Combine vinegar, oil, and basil in a bowl, and mix well. | -
| 3 | Add watermelon, and gently toss to coat evenly. | -
| 4 | Spoon watermelon over the tomatoes. | -
| 5 | Top with salt and pepper, and serve. | |
Substitute three cherry or grape tomatoes and three chunks of watermelon threaded onto a wooden skewer (eight skewers needed). Serving: two skewers. Children can help mix the salad or thread the skewers.
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