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Watermelon Feta Salad
I love the fresh flavors in this watermelon feta salad recipe and how easily it comes together. Made with mint, and a homemade orange dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
264 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup shallot 1 large, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups arugula washed and spun dry, baby
For the Salad
- 3 cups watermelon cut in 1-inch cubes, seedless
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup mint leaves finely chopped, whole, fresh
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, and salt. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. If not using within an hour, transfer the dressing to an airtight container or lidded jar and refrigerate.
Cup of Yum
Assemble the Salad
- Place the arugula, watermelon, feta, and mint in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat the greens lightly and toss well.
- Taste for seasonings and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 salad
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
749mg
(31%)
Potassium
268mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1247IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 salad | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1247IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.