Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Refreshing Watermelon Salad, a healthy and hydrating dish that perfectly complements your Mediterranean diet. Packed with juicy seedless watermelon, crisp English cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh mint, this salad offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Black olives and thinly sliced red onion add a savory depth, while a simple homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this colorful salad is ideal for summer entertaining or as a nutritious side dish to elevate any meal. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean charm, it’s a refreshing, antioxidant-rich recipe you’ll love to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup black olives, pitted
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into small, bite-sized cubes to obtain about 4 cups, and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Peel the English cucumber, and slice it into thin rounds. Add these to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the mix in the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the watermelon, cucumber, and feta.
Slice the red onion into thin slices, and add to the salad along with the black olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3826 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1295 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2176 mg | 46% | |
*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.
