Description
This Watermelon Feta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring fresh spinach, juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s perfect for any picnic or quick meal and offers a refreshing, healthy option that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups washed baby spinach
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- ¼ red onion – thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 large clove garlic (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach and place it in a large bowl or on a platter.
- Top with cubed watermelon, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and feta cheese.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then add dijon mustard, honey, grated garlic, and mix well before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
You can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes or any other preferred variety.
Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by varying the amount of honey based on taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg