Watermelon and Feta Salad

Name: Watermelon and Feta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 limes, juiced; 0.5 watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 (4 ounce) package Greek feta cheese, cubed; 20 pitted black olives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon brown sugar

4.8

(4)

4 Reviews

2 Photos

I made up this salad one day when I bought a watermelon on special and didn't know what to do with it. It sounds unusual but it really works... It's great as a fresh starter or as an accompaniment to grilled fish or even a hot spicy curry to act as a cooler.

Submitted by Lee Jackson

Updated on February 15, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 limes, juiced
½ watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 (4 ounce) package Greek feta cheese, cubed
20 pitted black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar (Optional)

Directions

Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.
Add watermelon, feta cheese, olives, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil to the onion mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar if lime juice tastes too sharp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245	Calories
12g	Fat
34g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 625mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 5g	11%
Vitamin C 40mg	44%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 491mg	10%

* 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.