Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
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5
Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
Description
The salad mixes cubed watermelon and cucumber with halved, thinly sliced red onion, chopped basil, and fresh mint and pairs these with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, salty contrast. The dressing, shaken or whisked from extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, is poured over the salad ingredients and gently folded in to coat without breaking up the watermelon or crushing the feta.
This salad is crisp, juicy, and lightly tangy, with an herbal character from the basil and mint. It's served cold and is a suitable side dish or starter on hot days due to its hydrating ingredients and bright flavors. The lime dressing balances sweetness and acidity while garlic adds subtle aromatic depth.
Ingredients
Watermelon Salad
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced and halved
- 3 cups watermelon diced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced, halved
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, leaves
- 1/2 cup mint chopped, leaves
Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice about 1 1/2 limes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a seperate salad dressing bottle or small mixing bowl, shake or whisk the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt and pepper for the dressing. Set aside.
- Fold together the diced watermelon, cucumber, sliced red onion, basil leaves and fresh mint in a large mixing bowl.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and fold into watermelon salad.
- Before serving, pour the dressing over the salad. Gently fold the ingredients together and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 772IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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