Watermelon and Feta with Lime and Serrano Chili Peppers

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
4%
Watermelon and Feta with Lime and Serrano Chili Peppers
45 min.
8
73kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a refreshing and unique side dish that beautifully balances sweetness and spice, look no further than this Watermelon and Feta salad. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings, this vibrant dish combines juicy, seedless watermelon with the tangy creaminess of crumbled feta cheese and the zesty kick of serrano chili peppers. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a delightful addition to barbecues, picnics, or any festive occasion.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also remarkably easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to bring together. With a stunning presentation of colors and textures, it is sure to impress your guests while also being light on calories at just 73 kcal per serving. The fresh cilantro and lively lime juice further enhance the flavors, elevating the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves 
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese low-fat crumbled
  •  juice of lime 
  •  serrano chili peppers minced seeded
  • pounds watermelon seedless cut into large dice ( 6 cups)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Place the watermelon in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the minced serrano chili pepper and lime juice to the bowl and toss gently until combined.
  3. Sprinkle with the feta and cilantro leaves and toss once more to incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Art Smith's Healthy Comfort
  5. Reprinted with permission from Art Smith's Healthy Comfort by Art Smith, © 2013 Harper One an imprint of Harper
  6. Collins Publishers

Nutrition Facts

Calories73kcal
Protein15.28%
Fat15.96%
Carbs68.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.33
Glycemic Load
9.08
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.8243478795756%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.84mg
Kaempferol
0.77mg
Quercetin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:72.65kcal
3.63%
Fat:1.44g
2.21%
Saturated Fat:0.7g
4.36%
Carbohydrates:13.95g
4.65%
Net Carbohydrates:13.18g
4.79%
Sugar:11.01g
12.23%
Cholesterol:5.02mg
1.67%
Sodium:85.86mg
3.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.1g
6.2%
Vitamin A:1017.52IU
20.35%
Vitamin C:15.71mg
19.04%
Potassium:202.08mg
5.77%
Magnesium:17.77mg
4.44%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.31%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.88%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.86%
Copper:0.08mg
3.78%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.51%
Fiber:0.76g
3.06%
Iron:0.43mg
2.41%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.25%
Phosphorus:20.08mg
2.01%
Vitamin K:1.92µg
1.83%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.68%
Folate:6.13µg
1.53%
Calcium:12.93mg
1.29%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious