Sweet and Tangy Watermelon Salad for Summer Refreshment

This Watermelon Salad combines sweet and juicy watermelon with crisp cucumbers and tangy feta for a refreshing summer dish.

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Prep Time 15

Pickling Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

5 cups Watermelon ripe, chopped
2 cups Cucumbers sliced
0.5 cups Quick Pickled Red Onions
4 cups Spring Mix Lettuce or arugula
1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, or vegan feta
0.5 cups Candied Pecans or walnuts/almonds

For the Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
0.25 cups Olive Oil or avocado oil
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard avoid substitutes unless milder preferred
1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup for vegan
to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

Small pot
bowl or jar
large serving bowl
large platter

Method

Pickling Onions

Boil ½ cup of water. Remove from heat and add sliced red onions and ½ cup of red wine vinegar. Cool for 10 minutes to pickle onions.

Vinaigrette Preparation

In a bowl, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk for 1 minute until smooth.

Salad Assembly

Toss spring mix lettuce with enough vinaigrette to coat, about 2-3 tablespoons.

Layer Ingredients

Layer dressed lettuce, chopped watermelon, cucumbers, pickled onions, crumbled feta, and candied pecans on a platter.

Serve

Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled for a refreshing side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy this salad fresh for the best flavor and texture. Keep the dressing separate if storing.

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