I’m starting to see watermelons come into my grocery store which only means one thing!! Summer is almost here! Who doesn’t love a refreshing bowl of watermelon? 

 

It’s such a versatile fruit and here is one way that I really love to enjoy it! 

 

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad 

Prep: 5 minutes 

Makes: 6 Servings 

 

Ingredients: 

·      3 cups cubed watermelon

·      6 cups torn mixed salad greens 

·      1/2 cup sliced red onion

·      1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 

·      1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

·      1 dash cracked black pepper

 

Directions: 

In large bowl, mix all ingredients except oil and pepper. Just before serving, toss salad mixture with oil. Garnish with pepper.

 

Nutrition Information: 

84 Calories; 7g carbohydrate; 4g fat; 4g protein; 196mg sodium; 1g fiber 

 

Recipe: Watermelon.org

Photo: Jacqueline Gomes, RDN, MBA