5 from 2 votes
Watermelon, Kale and Feta Salad
The perfect summer salad - watermelon, kale, feta and a light and easy vinaigrette!
Prep Time
1 hr 5 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
598 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- ½ watermelon cut into 1 cubes, seedless
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons mint torn
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- 2 heads kale cut into thin strips
- 1 heet feta cheese cut into ½ inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds toasted
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the watermelon, shallots, and mint in a large bowl with the 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to a fridge and let marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
- Toss the shredded kale with the 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, massage everything together for 2 minutes. Transfer the kale to a serving bowl.
- In a blender whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and season to taste. Top the kale with the watermelon mixture, feta, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.
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Notes
- I think a balsamic pairs the best, but if you're like me and always have some sort of vinaigrette in the fridge, you can try a new combo.
Nutrition Information
Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
0.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
977mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
9912IU
(198%)
Vitamin C
109mg
(121%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 977mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 9912IU | 198% |
| Vitamin C | 109mg | 121% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.