Watermelon Salad (adapted from Paula Deen)
Fresh watermelon salad with a salty and refreshing punch. This summer salad has the perfect balance of watermelon, feta cheese, onion, and mint. Yum!
Servings: 8
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 small Vidalia or other sweet mild onion thinly sliced
- 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 - 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.
- In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
- Garnish with mint sprigs.
Notes
You can make this salad a bit fancier by using a melon baller to make balls of watermelon versus cubes.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg