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Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Mason Jar Salads
When it's too hot to cook, try these individual watermelon feta salads with cucumber, feta cheese, fresh basil, and a honey-jalapeño dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely diced jalapeño pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Salad:
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Then spoon 1 tablespoon into each of 4 mason jars (12-16 ounce jars work best) with re-sealable lids.
- Add 1 cup of watermelon, ½ cup cucumbers, 1 tablespoon feta cheese and 1 tablespoon basil to each jar. Place the lids on the jars and refrigerate until you’re ready to eat. Or toss in your cooler for on-to-go eating.
- To serve, invert the jars several times to distribute the dressing. Or dump the contents out into a medium bowl, tossing gently to combine. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Potassium
286mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1049IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1049IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.