Low Sodium Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Low Sodium Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad is a light and healthy dish perfect for warm days or casual gatherings. Featuring juicy, cubed seedless watermelon paired with creamy low sodium feta cheese, the salad is elevated with the aromatic freshness of chopped mint leaves and a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice. A touch of black pepper and thinly sliced red onion add a subtle savory punch while keeping the salad balanced and refreshing. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful, low-sodium recipe is ideal as a satisfying appetizer or side dish for picnics, barbecues, or anytime you’re craving something crisp and cooling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 cup low sodium feta cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
Instructions
Start by cutting the watermelon into bite-sized cubes until you have approximately 4 cups. Place the cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the low sodium feta cheese over the watermelon and set the bowl aside.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon and feta mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
Add the chopped mint leaves and sliced red onion to the salad and toss gently once more.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately for a refreshing treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.4 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1630 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*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.
