Summer barbecue recipes, including this recipe for Watermelon Salad...

 
  VEGETABLE & OTHER SALADS:
Watermelon Salad
 

Watermelon Salad

 

 

Perfect for summer...
 

¼ cup 

 

red wine vinegar

 

 

 

salt and pepper to taste

 

½ cup 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

2 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh mint

 

One 5 lb. 

 

seedless watermelon, flesh removed and cut into bite-sized pieces

 

1 large 

 

Vidalia or other sweet onion, peeled and sliced into rings

 

4 ounces 

 

feta cheese, crumbled

 

6 whole mint 

 

sprigs

 

 

1

Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste and adjust seasonings.

2

In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion and feta. Pour dressing over melon mixture a little at a time until you reach the desired amount. Toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed.

3

To serve, divide salad among six plates and garnish with mint leaves.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

211.91

 

Calories From Fat (70%)

 

148.72

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 16.86g

 

26%

 

Saturated Fat 4.55g

 

23%

 

Cholesterol 16.82mg

 

6%

 

Sodium 213.30mg

 

9%

 

Potassium 206.48mg

 

6%

 

Carbohydrates 13.71g

 

5%

 

Dietary Fiber 0.75g

 

3%

 

Sugar 10.59g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 12.96g

 

 

 

Protein 3.70g

 

7%

 


WW Points 5.5
 

 

 

 

 

Recipe Source

Paula Deen



 

    
 
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