Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with a Zesty Twist

This Watermelon Feta Salad is a refreshing blend of sweet watermelon, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer picnics.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 large Seedless Watermelon Opt for a ripe and heavy watermelon.
1 cup Fresh Blueberries Use fresh blueberries for a juicy burst of flavor.
3/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Choose creamy feta.
1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves Chopped.
1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped.

For the Dressing

1.5 limes Juice Freshly squeezed.
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with more lime juice.
1 tablespoon Honey Adjust sweetness as desired.
1 pinch Salt To enhance flavor.

Equipment

mason jar
large mixing bowl
spatula
Large spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mason jar, combine the juice of 1½ limes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of salt. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Cut the watermelon into quarters, remove the rind, and cube it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
Gently fold in the blueberries and feta cheese with the watermelon.
Chop and add fresh mint and basil, folding them into the salad gently.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all the ingredients.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra feta and herbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the dressing in advance but mix right before serving to keep the salad crisp.

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