Awesome Summer Watermelon Salad

Fruit Salad - Salad

This surprising blend of sweet, salty, and tangy is a hit at picnics and potlucks!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Awesome Summer Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¾ cup olive oil

3 cups 2-inch cubes watermelon

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

½ red onion

sliced very thin

coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Fresh Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Mix the vinegar and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Stir the garlic salt and pepper into the mixture. Slowly stream the olive oil into the dressing while whisking vigorously. Place the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 2

Combine the watermelon feta cheese and red onion in a large bowl; toss lightly to mix. Season with the coarsely ground black pepper. Pour about half the dressing over the salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate the salad at least 30 minutes. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Awesome Summer Watermelon Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 343.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 10.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 7.6g

Fat: 32.5g 50%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 37%

Cholesterol: 22.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 539.3IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 7.4mg 12%

Folate: 12.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 138mg 14%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 14.3mg 5%

Potassium: 132.2mg 4%

Sodium: 506.1mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 292.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.