Heart-Healthy Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Experience the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and zesty flavors with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Watermelon Salad, a must-try summer recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like juicy seedless watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and fragrant fresh mint, this salad is elevated with a drizzle of heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and a fresh lime juice dressing. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, while a dash of black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and hydrating dish perfect for hot days. Whether served as a light lunch or a refreshing side, this salad is a guilt-free crowd-pleaser packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and heart-friendly fats.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lime
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Chop the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes, ensuring it's roughly 4 cups.

Step 2

Peel and slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into thin slices.

Step 3

Crumble the feta cheese into a small bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion to yield about 1/4 cup.

Step 5

Chop the fresh mint leaves. Measure about 2 tablespoons, and set aside.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber slices, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 7

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Step 8

Juice the lime and pour the juice over the salad.

Step 9

Sprinkle the black pepper over the ingredients.

Step 10

Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed, taking care not to crush the watermelon.

Step 11

Garnish with the chopped mint leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1223.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	722.1

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 874.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.3g
Protein 18.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 516.6mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1467.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 38.3%