Watermelon, Feta, and Blueberry Salad Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon, rind removed and cubed
- 1 cup (150g) blueberries, rinsed and thoroughly drained
- ½ cup (2 oz/56g) feta cheese crumbles
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 232g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 266 | |
| Calories from Fat 124 | 47% |
| Total Fat 14.03g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 1.92g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium 152mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 37.15g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 33.17g | 22% |
| Protein 1.33g | 2% |
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