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Grilled Watermelon Salad (With Feta and Mint!)

This grilled watermelon salad is a flavor party in a bowl! Juicy, smoky watermelon meets tangy feta, fresh mint, basil, and a pop of savory onion. And the best part? It takes just 20 minutes to whip together! It's bound to be the summer salad of your dreams.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ medium watermelon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL, divided
  • 2 cups arugula 30 g
  • ½ cup crumbled or cubed feta cheese 95 g
  • ½ cup sliced red onion about ½ of an onion
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 5 mL
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook Watermelon: Cut watermelon into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) slices and remove the rind. Brush watermelon with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil. In a grill pan, saute pan, or on the grill, cook watermelon over medium/high heat until char lines develop and it lightly browns, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and chop into large chunks.
  2. Assemble: In a large bowl, gently combine watermelon, arugula, feta, red onion, mint, and basil. Whisk the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, balsamic (more to taste), mustard, salt, and pepper. Gently combine the dressing with the rest of the salad. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Water may be released from the watermelon as the salad sits. Simply drain this water every day to keep the salad fresh!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13.5g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11.3g (17%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 362mg (15%) Fiber 1.1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13.5g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11.3g 17%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 362mg 15%
Fiber 1.1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.