Watermelon Feta Salad
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Watermelon Feta Salad
Description
Watermelon Feta Salad combines diced watermelon, cucumber, and red onion with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves. The dressing of lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper enhances the natural sweetness of the watermelon and the saltiness of feta. The salad is gently tossed to mix flavors and garnished with additional mint for a fresh finish. This dish is served chilled, making it a cooling complement to warm-weather dishes.
The texture contrasts between juicy watermelon squares and crunchy cucumber slices are balanced by creamy feta and tender onion slices, providing a variety of mouthfeel in each spoonful. The dressing’s acidity and sweetness bring harmony and depth without overpowering the fruit and vegetables.
Ideal for serving as a side salad at barbecues or light lunches, it can be stored in the refrigerator up to four days in an airtight container but is best eaten within two days to maintain freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- ½ watermelon cut in squares (about 8 cups, large
- 1 cucumber sliced, Persian
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, small
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons mint chopped, plus more for garnish, fresh
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the watermelon in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese and mint leaves around the watermelon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with more fresh mint leaves, and serve cold.
Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh, preferably consuming it within two days for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 2325IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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