Awesome Watermelon Salad

Awesome Watermelon Salad

Awesome Watermelon Salad

Published: August 2015

Commodity: Watermelon

Season: Summer

Yield: 8, ½ cup servings

 

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Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students

Ingredients

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh diced cilantro
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cup 2-inch
cubed watermelon
3/4 cup crumbled
low-fat feta cheese
1/2 red onion
sliced very thin
Course ground black pepper
Cilantro for garnish

Directions

In a small bowl, mix vinegar, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Stir in garlic, cilantro and black pepper. Slowly pour olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Combine the watermelon, low-fat feta cheese and red onion in a large bowl; toss lightly to mix and season with coarse ground black pepper. Pour half of dressing over salad mixture; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate for least 30 minutes. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad and garnish with cilantro just before serving.

Awesome Watermelon Salad

Nutrition Facts

110 calories
9 g fat
2 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
190 mg sodium
6 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
4 g sugar
3 g protein

 

Contact Information

Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506