Watermelon Feta Salad
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5
Watermelon Feta Salad
Description
This Watermelon Feta Salad brings together juicy watermelon cubes, sweet blueberries, crunchy cucumber slices, and creamy cubes of feta cheese. Fresh mint and basil leaves add aromatic herbal tones, while lime juice brightens the flavors with citrus acidity. Salt is added to taste to enhance overall flavor balance.
The combination results in a salad that is both hydrating and flavorful, with contrasting textures from the crisp cucumber and creamy feta. The lime juice ties the ingredients together, giving a clean, bright finish.
This salad pairs well with grilled dishes, picnics, or as a light, refreshing starter on warm days. Its colorful components make it visually appealing and vibrant on the plate.
The notes provide options to add other fresh ingredients like red or green onions, nuts for crunch, or dressings like balsamic vinegar or olive oil in moderation to complement but not overpower the fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds watermelon cut into cubes
- 24 ounces blueberries
- 2 cucumber sliced and quartered
- 8 ounces feta cheese cut into cubes
- 10 mint sliced, leaves
- 5 basil sliced, leaves
- 2 lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, blueberries, cucumbers, and feta cheese.
- Add mint, basil, and the juice from both limes. (Optional: add the zest from the limes as well.) Sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Stir until all ingredients are coated in lime juice. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add red or green onions and other fresh herbs to customize the salad.
- For extra crunch, toss in a handful of walnuts, almonds, or other nuts of choice.
- A light drizzle of balsamic vinegar or extra virgin olive oil can be added for more dressing, but keep it minimal to preserve the salad's fresh flavors.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance its refreshing quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1262IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| 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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