5.0 from 12 votes
Watermelon Feta Salad (with Jalapeno & Lime)
Jazz up watermelon's obligatory picnic appearance with this sweet and savory - and a lil spicy - Watermelon Feta Salad.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons chives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ cup feta cheese
- Pinch salt (to taste)
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Add lime juice and honey to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add watermelon, jalapeno, chives, and lime zest to the bowl and gently stir, folding to combine.
- Add feta cheese and a pinch of salt. Gently stir, folding until just combined.
- Serve immediately.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered container. Use within 24 hours.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
- Serving Suggestions
- Try cutting watermelon into nice little cubes or use a melon baller to scoop out uniformly round pieces to achieve a pleasing presentation.
- Serve this salad in bowls, on skewers, or as a stacked appetizer. If serving on skewers, try adding thinly sliced jalapeno between the watermelon pieces. If stacking, try opting for larger pieces of feta for balance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
789IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.