Enjoy this watermelon and tomato salad at room temperature, which apart from bringing out the flavors, is supposed to allow us to enjoy the maximum health benefits from the watermelon. Like tomatoes, watermelon is an excellent source of lycopene, but it's at its most potent in room temperature fruit. A small drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil, and a sprinkling of low-fat feta cheese allows us to enjoy a great-tasting salad without much sacrifice.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cubed or melon-balled watermelon
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped mint
- 3 tbsp reduced-fat feta cheese crumbles
Preparation:
Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a medium bowl. Whisk lime juice, oil, and pepper and drizzle over fruit. Sprinkle mint over salad, toss well, then add feta crumbles.
Serve at room temperature.
Serves 4
Per Serving: Calories 92, Calories from Fat 33, Total Fat 3.6g (sat 1.4g), Cholesterol 4mg, Sodium 204mg, Carbohydrate 10.4g, Fiber 1.6g, Protein 4.3g
Watermelon, Cucumber, Feta and Mint SaladÂ
This salad is so refreshing, delicious, and easy to make. Because it is different, people like it at potlucks, and you can easily adjust it to make many portions or a few. Basically, it's half watermelon and half cucumber, with a sprinkling of mint and feta cheese. The saltiness of the cheese makes a surprisingly delicious contrast to the watermelon.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preparation:
Mix watermelon, cucumber, and most of the mint and cheese together. Sprinkle remaining mint and cheese on top. Garnish with whole mint leaves if desired.
Nutritional Information: Each of 8 servings has 3.5 grams effective carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber, 1 gram protein, and 33 calories.