Heart-Healthy Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Elevate your summer meal with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Watermelon Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together sweet, juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic mint leaves. Balanced with a zesty lime dressing and a hint of black pepper, this no-cook recipe is ideal for light lunches, picnics, or as a fresh side dish for your favorite grilled meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only heart-healthy thanks to its hydrating and nutrient-packed ingredients but also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for refreshing your palate, this colorful creation is best served immediately to preserve its crisp textures and bold tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Chop the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes, ensuring it's roughly 4 cups.
Peel and slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into thin slices.
Crumble the feta cheese into a small bowl and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion to yield about 1/4 cup.
Chop the fresh mint leaves. Measure about 2 tablespoons, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber slices, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
Juice the lime and pour the juice over the salad.
Sprinkle the black pepper over the ingredients.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed, taking care not to crush the watermelon.
Garnish with the chopped mint leaves before serving.
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 874 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1468 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
