Nothing defines Summer like Watermelon! Kick off the season with this fresh and delicious Watermelon & Feta Salad!
For this recipe, you'll need cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and mint leaves. A simple lime dressing tops the salad and everything is tossed together for a fresh and colorful dish! The sweet watermelon with the salty feta is a flavor pairing that may sound unconventional but is truly amazing!
TIPS: Cut watermelon into chunks for ease. Buy blocked feta vs. crumbled for more flavor. Add the mint at the very last moment for uber-freshness.
Ingredients:
3 cups watermelon
1 1/2 cups sliced cucumber (seeds removed is best)
2 tbsp mint
1/3 cup feta cheese
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
salt & pepper to taste (salt & pepper's here and we're in effect..:)
Instructions:
*Place the watermelon, cucumber and mint in a large bowl
*In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper (whisk it real good...!:)
*Drizzle the dressing over the melon mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta and serve! (enter applause here)
Nutrition per serving/This recipe makes 4 servings
Cal: 168/ Carb. 10g/Protein 2 G/ Fat 13 G/Chol. 11mg/ Sod 142 mg/