Watermelon Salad with Feta
Watermelon salad with feta is going to be your new picnic go-to bestie.
Servings: 4
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 large watermelon cubed, about 6 cups
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced, about 2/3 cup
- 1 1/2 cup cucumber cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh mint thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar red wine vinegar preferred
- 1 lime juice and zest only
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place the watermelon, cut-side down on a large cutting board and carefully trim off the rind. Cut the watermelon into equal 1 inch slices then turn the slices on their sides. Cut the watermelon slices vertically into 1 inch sticks, then cut the 1 inch sticks horizontally into 1 inch cubes. Transfer the watermelon to a large bowl.
- Cube the cucumbers and thinly slice the red onions. Stack the mint leaves on top of each other and roll them up tightly. Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the mint rolls into a mint chiffonade. Repeat with the basil.
- Add the red onions, cucumbers, mint, basil, and feta to the bowl with the watermelon.
- In a liquid measuring cup or a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and the zest and juice of a lime.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss well and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 21.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 20.1g