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Refreshing Watermelon Quinoa Salad With Feta And Mint

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad With Quinoa

This watermelon, feta, and mint salad with quinoa is the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. It's perfect for warm-weather meals, summer picnics, or a vibrant side for grilled dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salads, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 408 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa (cooked and cooled)
  • 3 cups watermelon (cubed)
  • 1 pint tomatoes, cherry (slice in half)
  • 1 cucumber, English (chopped)
  • ¼ cup parsley, fresh (chopped)
  • ¼ cup mint leaves, fresh (chopped)
  • 1 onion, red (thinly sliced)
  • cup olives, Kalamata (pitted and halved)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or swap with lime or lemon juice)
  • cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch black pepper, ground (to taste)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 handful arugula or baby spinach (for extra greens)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed pistachios or sunflower seeds (for crunch)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for a touch of extra sweetness)

Instructions
 

  • Cook And Cool The Quinoa
    Rinse ½ cup dry quinoa under cold water. Cook in 1 cup of water until fluffy (about 15 minutes), then let cool completely.
  • Chop The Veggies And Fruit
    Cube watermelon, cut tomatoes in half, slice red onion, and chop cucumber, mint, and parsley.
  • Mix The Base
    In a large bowl, combine quinoa, watermelon, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
  • Add Cheese And Herbs
    Gently fold in feta, mint, and parsley.
  • Dress It Up
    Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Toss lightly to combine.
  • Chill And Serve
    Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy cold!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 829mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1845IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 4mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Modify as needed and enjoy.

Keyword quinoa salad, summer salad, watermelon salad, watermelon, feta, mint salad
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