Watermelon and Blue Cheese Salad

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Refreshing summer salad of watermelon and blue cheese. Great for summer picnics.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup light olive oil

  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 5 pounds watermelon, cut into bite-size cubes

  • 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or more to taste

  • 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Directions

  1. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

  2. Mix watermelon, onion, and mint together in a separate bowl. Drizzle dressing over watermelon mixture and add blue cheese; toss well.

Cook's Note:

I prefer Gorgonzola cheese, but I good quality Maytag or Roquefort will work also.

Canola oil can be substituted for olive oil.

Watermelon can be scooped into balls instead of cubes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
13g Fat
16g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.