Watermelon, Feta, and Walnut Salad

Author: California Walnuts

A refreshing summer salad that comes together quickly. Let marinate for up to an hour to get the most out of the flavor.

Watermelon Salad
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients:

 6 cups 3/4-inch cubes seedless watermelon
 ¾ cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tbsp Lemon juice
 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
 Salt and pepper to taste
  cup Crumbled feta cheese
 3 tbsp Snipped fresh basil

Preparation:

1

Place watermelon and walnuts in a large bowl.

2

Whisk together oil, lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.

3

Drizzle over watermelon mixture and stir to coat with dressing. Let marinate for up to 1 hour.

4

Top with feta and basil just before serving.

5

Recipe tip: Add 1/2 cup small cubes of cucumber to the salad along with the watermelon walnut mixture.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1½ cups


Amount per serving
Calories220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g29%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.64g
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 190mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g

Calcium 80mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 100mg3%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.