Minted Summer Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Minted Summer Salad is a must-try for sunny days and light meals. Combining a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy watermelon cubes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes, it's topped with creamy crumbled feta and aromatic fresh mint for an irresistible mix of textures and tastes. A zesty lime-honey dressing ties everything together, while optional toasted almonds or sunflower seeds add an extra layer of crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vibrant colors and nutrients, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a cool side dish for your summer spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups ripe watermelon, cubed
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds or sunflower seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the salad greens.

Step 3

Chop the fresh mint leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 4

Add the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle toasted almonds or sunflower seeds on top for added crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Minted Summer Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1482.9 grams (1482.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1313

Total Fat 89.90g	115%
Saturated Fat 24.30g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2536mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 113.90g	41%
Dietary Fiber 24.00g	86%
Total Sugars 69.00g
Protein 41.10g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1264mg	97%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 3242mg	69%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 31.9%