Watermelon Feta Salad
Cold, sweet, salty, fresh! Perfect for a summertime picnic! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon* seedless, ripe , cubed, 5 pounds or 1/2 medium watermelon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 4 basil* leaves, chopped chiffonade
- lemon zest (optional)
- 1 pinch kosher salt for garnish
- black pepper optional
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon and arrange it on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with feta crumbles, basil or mint, and kosher salt. Add lemon zest or black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately. If making ahead, refrigerate the cubed watermelon separately: it releases a large amount of water after it is cut. Then assemble the salad right before serving. Leftovers store for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg