Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Melon Recipes Healthy Watermelon Recipes Cucumber & Watermelon with Mint-Basil Dressing Be the first to rate & review! This cucumber and watermelon salad features the classic combination of sweet watermelon and briny feta cheese. Soaking the red onions in lemon juice mellows their bite so they won't overtake the delicate flavors of the dish. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Instagram Website Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 24, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Brittany Conerly Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 1 cup torn fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 small watermelon (about 5 pounds) 1 cup diced English cucumber ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Toss onion slices with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and set aside for 10 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, combine basil, mint, oil, salt, pepper and the remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Cut watermelon into 8 half-moon slabs, about 1/2-inch thick; remove rinds. Arrange the watermelon on a platter and top with cucumber and the onion slices. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with feta. Garnish with more basil and mint, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 152 Calories 9g Fat 16g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups Calories 152 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 10g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 1598IU 32% Vitamin C 26mg 29% Vitamin D 2IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 32mcg 8% Vitamin K 44mcg 37% Sodium 237mg 10% Calcium 107mg 8% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 30mg 7% Potassium 329mg 7% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved