Recipe: Watermelon, cucumber, and feta salad

Written by Carly Olin, Mayo Clinic dietetic intern 

Salads don’t have to be boring! This refreshing salad is a mix of fruit, vegetables, cheese, drizzled with a balsamic glaze, and is under 100 calories per serving. It is the perfect side dish to serve to guests at cookouts this summer.

Number of servings: 6

Serving Size: ¾ cup

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed watermelon, chilled
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 1 ½ tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

 Directions 

1. Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth and set aside.
2. Add watermelon, cucumber, and red onion to a large bowl or serving tray.
3. Right before serving, top with feta cheese, fresh mint, fresh basil, and balsamic olive oil mixture.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

• Calories 82
• Total Fat 4 g
• Saturated fat 1 g
• Trans fat 0 g
• Monounsaturated fat 2 g
• Cholesterol 7 mg
• Sodium 98 mg
• Total carbohydrate 10 g
• Dietary fiber 1 g
• Added Sugars 8 g
• Protein 2 g

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