Watermelon Feta Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Embrace the refreshing delight of watermelon, with this delicious and vibrant Watermelon Feta Salad.
Servings 4
Calories 264kcal
Ingredients
For the Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (+ extra sprigs for garnish)
- 3 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad
- 2 small chilled seedless watermelons cut in half
- 4 oz 100g Feta cheese, cut into evenly sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh arugula rocket
Instructions
- To prepare the vinaigrette, add all ingredients to a medium glass bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, and set aside.
- Cut watermelons in half, then carefully remove and reserve the flesh in a large bowl. (Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces, if necessary).
- Pat the inside of each empty watermelon rind with a paper towel to dry. Set aside to use as serving bowls for the finished salad.
- Add Feta cheese and arugula to the bowl with the watermelon. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- To serve, transfer the watermelon-Feta mixture to the reserved watermelon rind "bowls" and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 459mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g