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Watermelon Salad
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring ripe watermelon, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, fresh mint, and parsley, dressed in a zesty honey-lime vinaigrette. This dish highlights the essence of Mediterranean eating by focusing on fresh, whole ingredients.
20 min4 servingsmediterraneansalad
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
pescetarian
primal
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories314
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 9g43%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 969mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 11g23%
Calcium 165mg13%
Iron 0.85mg5%
Potassium 476mg10%
Vitamin A 3.6mcg
Vitamin C 15mg17%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg3%
Vitamin E 0.02mg
Vitamin K 18mcg15%
Magnesium 45mg11%
Zinc 2.2mg20%
Folate 7.4mcg2%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 2 cups cucumber
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 handful mint
- 1 handful parsley
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 whole lime
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients for the salad.
- 2Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 3Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and add to the bowl with watermelon.
- 4Crumble feta cheese evenly over the watermelon and cucumber mix.
- 5Finely chop fresh mint and parsley, then sprinkle over the salad.
- 6In a small bowl, whisk together honey and freshly squeezed lime juice until well combined.
- 7Pour the honey-lime vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- 8Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 9Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional mint and parsley if desired.
- 10Enjoy this refreshing and healthy Mediterranean salad as a delightful start to any meal or as a standalone dish.
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