Description
Refreshing and vibrant, this Watermelon Salad with Feta is a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and a zesty dressing come together to create a perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
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Watermelon Salad:
- 5 cups fresh cubed watermelon (~1 inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup chiffonade mint
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Simple Dressing:
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 2 fresh limes, juiced (3–4 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Quick Pickled Onions (optional):
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp regular table salt
Instructions
- Prepare Pickled Onions: Thinly slice red onion, place in a jar with other ingredients, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Whisk Dressing: Combine lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Combine Salad: Mix watermelon cubes, mint, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Top and Serve: Add feta and pickled onions. Enjoy immediately or chill.
Notes
- Choose a watermelon with brown webbing, feels heavy, and has a large yellow field spot for ripeness.
- Variation ideas: try basil instead of mint, add strawberries or blueberries, include arugula, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, or sprinkle tajin on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
