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Mediterranean Watermelon Salad
4.6 from 33 votes

Mediterranean Watermelon Salad

Fresh sliced watermelon with olives and feta cheese over a bed of greens topped with a homemade dressing. Refreshing main dish or side.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 cups salad greens bite size, mixed
  • 3 cups watermelon cubed, seeded
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese divided, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped and divided
  • basil for garnish
  • balsamic glaze for garnish
  • 1/3 cup red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber peeled diced
DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cut watermelon and cucumber into bite size pieces.
  2. Slice Kalamata olives into smaller pieces (if desired).
  3. In a large bowl fold together watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, kalamata olives, onion, and basil.
  4. For dressing: In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  5. Put salad in a large bowl, and toss with about 2 tablespoons of the dijon balsamic dressing to lightly coat the greens.
  6. Add 1 1/4-1/2 cups of lightly dressed lettuce on a salad plate, and top with watermelon salad mix. Garnish with additional chopped fresh basil and more balsamic dressing or a balsamic glaze if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 380mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 380mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

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