Description
This Watermelon Salad with Feta is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. Sweet watermelon, tangy feta, and zesty lime come together to create a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Watermelon Salad:
- 5 cups fresh cubed watermelon (~1 inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup chiffonade mint
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Simple Dressing:
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 2 fresh limes, juiced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Quick Pickled Onions (optional):
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp regular table salt
Instructions
- Prepare Pickled Onions: Thinly slice red onion and place in a jar with water, white vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Whisk Dressing: Combine lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup, and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, mix watermelon cubes, mint, and dressing. Top with crumbled feta and pickled onions.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for a few hours, stirring before serving if needed.
Notes
- Choose ripe watermelon with brown webbing, a heavy feel, and a large yellow field spot for sweetness.
- Variation Ideas:
- Try basil instead of mint or a mix of both.
- Add strawberries, blueberries, arugula, cucumbers, avocado, or tomatoes.
- Sprinkle tajin for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
