Description
Watermelon Salad is the epitome of summer refreshment, bringing together sweet watermelon, juicy blueberries, and tangy feta cheese for a delightful flavor experience. This colorful dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds vibrancy to any gathering, making it the perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners. With its quick preparation time and nutrient-packed ingredients, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy the cool combination of flavors that will impress your guests and keep you feeling light on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 4 cups watermelon cubes (seeds removed)
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (for garnish)
- freshly cracked black pepper (for garnish)
- mint leaves (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (you can also use lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine torn mixed salad greens, watermelon cubes, blueberries, and sliced red onion. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Just before serving, toss the salad with the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, and mint leaves.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg