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Watermelon Salad with Feta

Juicy Watermelon Salad with Feta for a Fresh Summer Delight

This Watermelon Salad with Feta is a refreshing dish that combines sweet watermelon, creamy feta, and zesty lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Salad
  • 4 cups Cubed Watermelon
  • 1 cup Diced English Cucumber
  • ¼ cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 avocado Cubed Avocado
  • ¼ cup Torn Fresh Mint or Basil Leaves
  • 1 optional Thinly Sliced Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper for spice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt. Whisk well for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. On a large plate or platter, layer the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion attractively.
  3. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad, then top with crumbled feta, cubed avocado, and fresh herbs. Optionally add sliced peppers.
  4. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad, season with additional salt, and gently toss to combine without mashing the ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For optimal texture, mix ingredients just before serving and avoid freezing due to high water content in watermelons.

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