Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad

Here’s a healthy salad recipe to make at the height of summer when watermelon and cucumbers are at their juiciest and most flavorful. Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter. This is one easy side salad you’ll want to serve at all your summer BBQs.

Ingredients

½ cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 English cucumber, chopped
6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

Whisk vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until completely incorporated.
Combine watermelon, cucumber, feta and onion in a large bowl. Gently stir in 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Just before serving, gently stir in mint; drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219	Calories
16g	Fat
15g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 5g	11%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Vitamin A 958IU	19%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Folate 25mcg	6%
Sodium 362mg	16%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 268mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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