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watermelon salad with cucumber and feta cheese
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Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta Cheese

Flavorful side salad with juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese. A honey lime vinaigrette blends the flavors.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Flavorful, Summer
Servings: 6 1 cup
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Janna/Fit As A Fiddle Life

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 lime juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Salad

  • 4 cups watermelon 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup English cucumber 1/4 inch slices, quartered
  • 1/4 red onion thinnly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  • Mix olive oil, honey, white wine vinegar, and lime juice. Season with salt, and pepper.
  • Combine watermelon, cucumber, onion, and 1/2 of the feta cheese
  • Pour dressing over watermelon mixture and lightly toss.
  • Place in refrigerator for 1 hour. Serve and sprinkle with remainder of feta cheese and pine nuts.

Notes

  1. This recipe is a great way to take advantage of summer fruit and vegetables.
  2. Consider adding 1/2 can of black beans to the salad to increase legumes in your diet.
  3. Best when served the same day.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg