Watermelon, Feta And Mint Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
39%
Watermelon, Feta And Mint Salad
45 min.
6
270kcal
100%sweetness
27.15%saltiness
53.6%sourness
37.27%bitterness
21.08%savoriness
74.91%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This watermelon, feta, and mint salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that's perfect for summer. It's a wonderful combination of sweet, juicy watermelon, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint, all tossed together with a tangy honey dressing. The addition of cucumber and bell pepper ribbons gives it a nice crunch, while the lettuce leaves make it a complete meal. It's a great option for a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. This salad is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. It's a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as offering a decent amount of protein and healthy fats. The ingredients also provide a range of health benefits, from improved digestion to reduced inflammation. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious dish to add to your repertoire, this watermelon, feta, and mint salad is definitely one to try! It's simple to make, yet impressive enough to serve to guests. Whip it up for your next summer gathering and enjoy the compliments that are sure to follow.

Ingredients

  • tbsp clear honey 
  • 0.5  cucumber washed
  • head curly leaf lettuce 
  • package feta cheese sliced
  • tbsp mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5  optional: lemon 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • servings salt 
  • pound watermelon ripe

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Cut the watermelon into big wedges, then cut the flesh away from the skin. Slice the flesh into bite sized pieces.
  2. Cut the cucumber in half then half lengthways too. Use a potato peeler to slice ribbons off the cucumber.Arrange the lettuce leaves in a large bowl, top with the watermelon, cucumber, feta and mint.Finally place all the dressing ingredients together (juice of 1/2 lemon, olive oil, honey) in a small bowl and whisk together with a fork. Season to taste.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories270kcal
Protein11.73%
Fat57.14%
Carbs31.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.07
Glycemic Load
8.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.143913043478%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.17mg
Hesperetin
2.59mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
1.7mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.94mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
27.15%
Sourness:
53.6%
Bitterness:
37.27%
Savoriness:
21.08%
Fattiness:
74.91%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.55kcal
13.48%
Fat:18.16g
27.93%
Saturated Fat:6.42g
40.12%
Carbohydrates:22.26g
7.42%
Net Carbohydrates:17.55g
6.38%
Sugar:14.86g
16.51%
Cholesterol:33.52mg
11.17%
Sodium:647.96mg
28.17%
Protein:8.39g
16.78%
Vitamin C:208.21mg
252.37%
Vitamin A:9751.26IU
195.03%
Vitamin K:91.07µg
86.74%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
35.16%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.58%
Folate:111.13µg
27.78%
Vitamin E:3.96mg
26.38%
Calcium:231.23mg
23.12%
Phosphorus:198.81mg
19.88%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.49%
Fiber:4.71g
18.84%
Potassium:591.74mg
16.91%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.49%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.66%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.37%
Magnesium:44.83mg
11.21%
Vitamin B3:2.23mg
11.14%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.61%
Iron:1.8mg
10.01%
Selenium:6.55µg
9.36%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Source:Foodista