Watermelon Salad with Feta
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Watermelon Salad with Feta
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This easy watermelon salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch or side dish. With juicy red or yellow watermelon, refreshing cucumbers, briny feta cheese, and fragrant herbs, it's a delicious way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.
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Ingredients
- 1 seedless mini yellow or red watermelon (about 6 cups, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 Persian cucumbers (about 2 rounded cups, sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 2.5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly-ground black pepper , optional
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon by slicing it into 1-inch rounds. Use four cuts to turn the round into a square, removing the rind. Cut the square into about 1-inch cubes. Add cubed watermelon to a large mixing bowl and discard the rind. Repeat until all the water melon is cubed.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and honey. Pour the dressing over the watermelon and toss.
- Cut the cucumbers into thin rounds, discarding the ends. Add to the bowl with the watermelon.
- Finely chop the mint and basil and add to the bowl. Toss the salad gently.
- Top the salad with crumbled Feta. Season the salad to taste with salt (if needed) and freshly-cracked black pepper (if desired).
- Serve immediately. Enjoy the salad within 1 day of making for best quality.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.166recipe
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1087IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.166recipe | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1087IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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