Danforth Salad

This delightful salad is the perfect pairing for a BBQ. We love it with applewood smoked ribs and a cool gin cocktail (a white lady is the best). It's a Mediterranean-inspired Toronto summer classic, named after Danforth Avenue, which is home to a large Greek community. Not sure when it was invented, but we ate it all the time growing up in north Toronto in the 1980s. Yummy.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 mini cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • ½ mini watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, preferably Bulgarian

  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

  • 1 Persian lime, juiced

  • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine cucumber, watermelon, strawberries, feta cheese, mint, and basil in a bowl; carefully mix to combine. Squeeze lime juice on top. Sprinkle salad with walnuts and garnish with additional mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
9g Fat
20g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 318mg 7%

* 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.