Watermelon and Feta Salad

Serves: 4

Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups diced watermelon

¼ cup feta cheese (or other sharp cheese of choice)

2-3 cups greens (spinach, lettuce, spring mix, etc.)

¼ cup chopped onion (red, white, yellow, or scallion)

¼ cup nuts or seeds (walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pecans, etc.)

½ cucumber diced

For dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

¼ tsp dried parsley

Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions:

1.) Chop all vegetables and watermelon and toss with salad greens.

2.) Sprinkle over cheese and nuts or seeds.

3.) Using a bowl or mason jar, add all dressing ingredients together and mix by whisking together or shaking with lid.

4.) Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss together. Enjoy!

Notes: get creative and add cooked grains like couscous or quinoa. Try adding berries or other crunchy vegetables like radishes for different textures. Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

Nutrition: 251 calories, 20 g fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5g protein

From: Ashley Dunworth 7/17/2023