Low Fat Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Brighten up your summer meals with this Low Fat Refreshing Watermelon Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish bursting with flavor and nutrition. Combining juicy seedless watermelon, crisp cucumber, and the subtle tang of reduced-fat feta cheese, this salad is elevated by the aromatic freshness of chopped mint and zesty lime. A light drizzle of olive oil, along with a pinch of salt and black pepper, ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect no-fuss side dish or light snack on warm days. Serve chilled for a truly refreshing bite that’s low in fat, naturally hydrating, and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick mid-week dinner addition, this watermelon salad effortlessly balances sweet and savory notes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Seedless watermelon
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Reduced-fat feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes. You will need approximately 4 cups of watermelon cubes.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon and then slice it into thin half-moons.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes and sliced cucumber.
Step 4
Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
Step 5
Chop the fresh mint leaves roughly and add them to the bowl.
Step 6
Zest the lime using a fine grater, then cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the salad ingredients.
Step 7
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, then sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
Step 8
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Be careful to mix without crushing the watermelon pieces.
Step 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour for enhanced flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1273.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 642.7 |
| Total Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 64.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2152.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.8g | |
| Protein 35.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 914.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1822.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories