Watermelon Feta Salad (with Jalapeno & Lime)
Jazz up watermelon's obligatory picnic appearance with this sweet and savory - and a lil spicy - Watermelon Feta Salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons chives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ cup feta cheese
- Pinch salt (to taste)
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Add lime juice and honey to a bowl. Whisk to combine.1 teaspoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon honey
- Add watermelon, jalapeno, chives, and lime zest to the bowl and gently stir, folding to combine.3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes, 1 jalapeno, finely diced, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 teaspoons chives
- Add feta cheese and a pinch of salt. Gently stir, folding until just combined.½ cup feta cheese, Pinch salt
- Serve immediately.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered container. Use within 24 hours.
Notes
*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Serving Suggestions
- Try cutting watermelon into nice little cubes or use a melon baller to scoop out uniformly round pieces to achieve a pleasing presentation.
- Serve this salad in bowls, on skewers, or as a stacked appetizer. If serving on skewers, try adding thinly sliced jalapeno between the watermelon pieces. If stacking, try opting for larger pieces of feta for balance.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 0.4mg