5 from 6 votes
Watermelon Salad
Light, fresh, and oh-so-juicy, this easy Watermelon Salad pairs summer's sweetest melon with crunchy red onion, cool fresh mint, and tangy feta cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings (2 cups each)
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or to taste
- black pepper freshly ground
- salt freshly ground
For the salad:
- 1 small watermelon cut into 1-inch chunks, chilled (about 10 cups, seedless
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled (about 2 cups)
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced (see note 1)
- 1 cup mint leaf chopped, plus more for garnish (see note 2, fresh
Instructions
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and Tabasco. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper).
- In a large bowl, add the watermelon, feta, onion, and mint. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Garnish with mint and serve chilled.
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Notes
- Red onion: Thin slices of sweet Vidalia onion would be delicious here, too.
- Mint: substitute 1 cup chopped fresh basil for the mint, if desired.
- Yield: This Watermelon Salad recipe makes about 16 cups, enough for eight generous 2-cup servings (or a big bowl for a backyard bowl).
- Storage: Watermelon Salad is best within the first two hours after it is made. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days (the quality will deteriorate with time but the salad is still safe to eat).
- Make ahead: The salad dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance, just whisk to re-combine before adding to salad. The watermelon and onion can be cut up to 3 days in advance, and stored separately in the refrigerator, as well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2cups
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
394mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
1973IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (2 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1973IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.