Watermelon Feta Salad
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5
Watermelon Feta Salad
Description
The Watermelon Feta Salad assembles fresh cubed watermelon, blueberries, feta cheese (crumbled or cubed), diced cucumber, and arugula. The accompanying vinaigrette blends olive oil, fresh lime juice, white vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh mint. When combined, these ingredients create a salad with contrasting textures: crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, succulent watermelon and blueberries, and creamy feta pieces.
The dressing adds bright acidity and sweetness tempered by garlic and fresh mint’s herbaceous notes. This combination enhances the natural sweetness of the watermelon while complementing the salty tang of the feta. The balance of flavors and textures makes this salad a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings or light meals on its own.
Ingredients
To make the salad:
- 2 cups watermelon cubed, fresh
- ½ cup blueberries
- 4 ounces feta cheese , cubed or crumbled
- ½ cup cucumber , chopped
- 4 cups arugula
For the vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic , minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, platter, or other preferred vessel, layer or arrange the watermelon, blueberries, feta, cucumber, and arugula as desired.
- Place the dressing ingredients into a jar or other container with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together, or serve on the side.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1081 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1081kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1906mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 4417IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 75% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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