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Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese

Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese for Summer Bliss

A refreshing Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Seedless Watermelon cubed
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 medium Cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 medium Jalapeno sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts such as pistachios or almonds
  • to taste Chili Flakes

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the watermelon into cubes, peel and slice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the fresh mint leaves.
  2. Combine the Fresh Produce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion, folding gently.
  3. Add the Dressing: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and drizzle olive oil, tossing gently to coat.
  4. Fold in Feta and Mint: Crumble feta over the salad and add mint, folding gently to combine.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Chill before serving for enhanced flavors. Customize with optional ingredients as desired.

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