Description
Watermelon Salad with Quinoa & Mint is a refreshing summer dish that perfectly combines sweet, juicy watermelon with fluffy quinoa and aromatic mint. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor and color, making it an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings or a light lunch. With minimal prep time and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress at your next barbecue or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the watermelon: Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Fluff cooled quinoa with a fork and add it to the watermelon bowl along with mint leaves and feta cheese.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat without breaking up the watermelon.
- Serve: Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg