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Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint Recipe

Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and vibrant watermelon salad with feta, avocado, and mint, drizzled with a zesty lime dressing. This salad is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, ideal for a light summer meal or as a side dish for a barbecue.


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 jalapeƱo or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optional
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
  2. Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with half the dressing.
  3. Top with feta, avocado, mint, and serrano pepper, if using, and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Season to taste and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg