How to Make Watermelon Salad Three Ways
Healthy Recipes - Watermelon Salad
I actually had never heard of watermelon salad until a year or so ago and then came across a recipe for it in my favorite magazine, Cooking Light. I decided to just give it a try and discovered, much to my surprise, that it was absolutely delicious.
One great thing about watermelon salad is that it gives me an opportunity to use some of my overabundance of mint leaves! It seems no matter how many times I try and contain this herb in my garden, it just keeps overflowing and growing and growing.
That aside, watermelon salad is a wonderfully light and delicate change of pace from the usual summer salads that I make and one that everyone seems to enjoy. There are many variations and I decide to include all 3 of my favorites since they are all so good! As you can tell, there are many, many more possibilities as well as these recipes.
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Grapes
Makes 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup salad and 2 teaspoons cheese)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled seedless cucumber
- 2 cups (1-inch) cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 cups halved red grapes
- 3/4 cup peeled, cubed Asian pear (about 1 pear)
- 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
PREPARATION
- Combine 4 fruit ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine sour cream, honey, rind, juice, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour sour cream mixture over fruit mixture; toss slightly to coat.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 118 (34% from fat)
Fat: 4.4g (sat 2.8g,mono 0.5g,poly 0.1g)
Protein: 3.1g
Carbohydrate: 18.5g
Fiber: 2.1g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Iron: 0.4mg
Sodium: 130mg
Calcium: 91mg
Watermelon Salad with Spinach, Strawberries and Cucumber
Makes 5 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
- Dash of salt
- 4 cups torn spinach
- 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 2 cups (1-inch) watermelon balls
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion, separated into rings
PREPARATION
- Combine honey through the salt (7 ingredients) in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Set aside.
- Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss a bit to coat.
- Serve.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 72 (13% from fat)
Fat: 1.8g (sat 0.4g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.4g)
Protein: 2.8g
Carbohydrate: 12.2g
Fiber: 3.8g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 2mg
Sodium: 46mg
Calcium: 74mg
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Watermelon Salad with Mint and Red Onion
Makes 12 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup salad and about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese)
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled (or substitute other similar cheese)
PREPARATION
- Combine onion and juice in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
- Add watermelon, olives, parsley, and mint.
- Cover and chill 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 46 (47% from fat)
Fat: 2.4g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.3g,poly 0.2g)
Protein: 1.2g
Carbohydrate: 5.5g
Fiber: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Iron: 0.3mg
Sodium: 136mg
Calcium: 34mg
Summing It Up
If you are looking for a unique summer salad that is light and flavorful, try one of these 3 watermelon salads.
Also feel free to interchange the ingredients - I routinely add red onions to my watermelon salads no matter which one I'm making and I do the same with mint because it just tastes so good together.
Be creative and discover what other fruits, cheeses, etc. you can add to watermelon salads - another personal favorite not listed here is to add raspberries. It makes a delicious addition to a watermelon salad. Most of all, enjoy the bounty of summertime fruit!
© 2010 Audrey Kirchner
Comments
These are excellent recipes and the watermelon with grapes and feta is a must do for me. That sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing these.
I love fruits and I love feta so I know I have to try this!
We love watermelon. What great ideas! Terrific Hub. Sharing.
Seriously, gotta try this Akirchner. Never heard of it until now.
Looks delish :) Thanks!
I love watermelon and usually bring one home, cut it up and munch throughout the day..However, I like this idea and I am curious to see how it is all going to taste. I will report back.
Never thought of mixing watermelon with onions but it sounds interesting.
Watermelon salad is indeed delicious.
My oldest daughter loves watermelon, she eats it everyday anyday it's in season. Your healthy watermelong salad sounds great, going to give it a go. Thanks. :)
I LOve watermelon never had a salad made with it will try recipe
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Buckie - ya gots to try a GA melon!
Watermelon is one of my favorite fruits, Audrey, but I never thought about putting it in a salad. It's always been one of those stand-alone foods to me, like apples or chocolate chip cookies.
I know, the cookies are out of place, but they are one of my favorite foods. Would I lie to you?
This looks to be a very interesting combination so Im definately going to try out these watermelon salads.
Thankyou for sharing this wonderful hub
Yum! Thanks a lot for sharing these recipes. I think I'm going to try the one with mint and red onion! :)
Do you know watermelon rind can also be eaten? And it's delicious too. I have a hub on this:
These are great party ideas. If I ever have a party I'll include watermelon salad!
I eat watermelon springled with salt and pepper., but have never thought of water melon salad. Sounds interesting... got to try this!
Buckie, have you ever had a real GA watermelon?? Yum!!
Dear Girlfriend, you are writing so much and so perfectly you are plum wearing me out. I am exhausted you are a fire engine running to put out that fire. But I love all your hubs and can't resist, I only hope this watermelon is waiting for me when I finish this hub...LOL rate way up your fan and friend
Looks like a tasty salad and perfect for a hot summer day.
I never considered putting watermelon into a salad. It is an interesting thought though and could be quite good. Thank you again for sharing an interesting idea. It was well written and a great read. :)
Watermelon and Feta and Onion sounds so good! I am going to try it this weekend! Thank you for the recipe!
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