Watermelon Wedge Salad with Feta Buttermilk Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Watermelon Wedge Salad with Feta Buttermilk Dressing
25 min.
12
176kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to elevate your summer gatherings? Look no further than this delightful Watermelon Wedge Salad with Feta Buttermilk Dressing! Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine juicy, sweet wedges of watermelon, artfully arranged and complemented by a creamy, tangy feta buttermilk dressing that adds a delightful richness to each bite. The combination of the crisp watermelon and the savory feta creates a harmonious balance that is simply irresistible. With the added freshness of mint leaves and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper, this dish is a celebration of summer's best flavors.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad serves 12, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a stunning starter for your next dinner party. Not only is it a visually appealing dish, but it also boasts a low-calorie count of just 176 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Whether you serve it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack, this Watermelon Wedge Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • ounce feta crumbled ()
  • pinch kosher salt 
  • bunch mint leaves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 12 servings freshly cracked pepper black to taste
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • medium watermelon 
  • pinch pepper white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a small bowl whisk the sour cream, buttermilk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper together until well combined. Fold in the crumbled feta. Set aside at least two hours and up to 3 days.Halve the watermelon crosswise, then halve each half.
  2. Cut these pieces into 3 equally sized wedges. Trip the bottom side of the rind so that the wedge sits without rolling. Move the watermelon wedges to a serving tray. Use a small melon-baller to make as many balls as you can from the half sweet melon. Scatter these around the watermelon wedges. Then garnish with the mint leaves. Just before serving grind black pepper to taste on top of everything.
  3. Serve with the feta buttermilk dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein8.57%
Fat28.82%
Carbs62.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.72
Glycemic Load
20.26
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.5826088060503%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
1.77mg
Kaempferol
1.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.18kcal
8.81%
Fat:6.16g
9.47%
Saturated Fat:3.13g
19.57%
Carbohydrates:30.1g
10.03%
Net Carbohydrates:28.54g
10.38%
Sugar:24.4g
27.11%
Cholesterol:18.72mg
6.24%
Sodium:104.35mg
4.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.12g
8.24%
Vitamin A:2314.29IU
46.29%
Vitamin C:30.66mg
37.16%
Potassium:465.4mg
13.3%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.13%
Magnesium:42.37mg
10.59%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.56%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.03%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.59%
Calcium:93.46mg
9.35%
Phosphorus:88.98mg
8.9%
Copper:0.17mg
8.43%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.27%
Fiber:1.56g
6.25%
Iron:1mg
5.53%
Selenium:3.73µg
5.33%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.59%
Folate:15.63µg
3.91%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.87%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.43%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.89%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
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