Spinach Watermelon Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, this Spinach Watermelon Salad is the ultimate light and healthy dish for any occasion. Crisp baby spinach forms the perfect base for juicy, sweet seedless watermelon cubes, while creamy crumbled feta adds a savory contrast. Thin slices of red onion and fragrant mint leaves elevate the flavor profile, making every bite vibrant and satisfying. A zesty lime and honey vinaigrette ties it all together with just the right balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for warm-weather meals, backyard barbecues, or as an elegant side, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for vegetarians and packed with wholesome ingredients, this is a summer salad you'll crave all year long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces) and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the spinach and watermelon.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and mix them into the salad for a burst of flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Spinach Watermelon Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2449 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1112 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1137 mg | 24% | |
*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.
