Description
A refreshing and flavorful Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint that is perfect for summer gatherings. This salad combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and fresh mint with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the salad
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- Heaping 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/3 cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
- 1/2 jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optional
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
- Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with half the dressing.
- Top with the feta, avocado, mint, and serrano pepper, if using, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
- Season to taste with sea salt and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
