These refreshing watermelon feta salad bites are the perfect appetizer for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- 1 medium seedless watermelon, chilled
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta
- 1/3 cup onion
- 1/4 cup mint, plus more for garnish if desired
Directions
Step 1
Trim each end off the watermelon and stand it up vertically.? Run a knife along the line of where the rind meets the flesh to remove the rind.? Trim the sides of the peeled watermelon to create 4 straight sides and save the trimmings for another use. ? Cut the straight sided watermelon into about 2 dozen 2 inch chunks.
Step 2
Use a melon baller or small spoon to hollow out about 2 teaspoons of flesh from the center of each watermelon cube and save for later use.? Place hollowed watermelon on a serving platter and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.? Add feta, onion and mint to the dressing mixture and fold gently to combine.? Spoon feta mixture into the watermelon cubes and garnish with extra fresh mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 0 | |
Calories 1086 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat71g | 91% |
Saturated Fat19g | 94% |
Cholesterol67mg | 22% |
Sodium1376mg | 60% |
Total Carbohydrate103g | 37% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars74g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C92mg | 461% |
Calcium431mg | 33% |
Iron2mg | 14% |
Potassium992mg | 21% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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