Low Carb Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Delightfully vibrant and perfect for warm-weather dining, this Low Carb Refreshing Watermelon Salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthier twist on summer flavors. Featuring juicy seedless watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint leaves, this simple yet elegant dish is bursting with hydrating ingredients and bold contrasts. A zesty lime dressing with olive oil ties the flavors together effortlessly, while a dash of salt and black pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick, no-cook side dish or light main course that’s both refreshing and keto-friendly. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a wholesome lunch, this low-carb watermelon salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Seedless watermelon
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 large Lime
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the seedless watermelon into small cubes until you have about 4 cups, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut it into thin half-moons. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the watermelon and cucumber.
Chop the mint leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Zest and juice the lime. In a small bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Pour the lime dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss all the ingredients until they are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1465 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*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.
