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grilled watermelon salad with feta and blueberries on a plate served with a cloth napkin

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Blueberries

A flavorful and colorful summer salad that is so easy to make!
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Western
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small watermelon seedless variety, if possible
  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 7 ounces (200g) feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 cups (380g) blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • juice from one lime
  • mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat an outdoor grill to high, or heat a griddle pan on the stovetop.
  • Cut the watermelon into half-inch thick wedges, remove the rind, and use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to brush onto both sides of the wedges.
  • Cook watermelon on each side for 2-3 minutes until grill marks develop.
  • Arrange the grilled watermelon on a serving plate and top with feta and blueberries.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, and salt, then drizzle over the salad.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

Tips For Success

  • Brush the watermelon with oil before grilling so that it does not stick to the grates. 
  • For extra flavor, marinate the feta or blueberries beforehand.

Variations

  • Vary herbs - use basil or cilantro instead. 
  • Make it spicy - If your family loves spicy food, add a bit of crushed red pepper or diced jalapenos to the salad. 
  • Add greens - Feel free to add greens like spinach and arugula.
  • Add veggies - Add sliced sweet bell peppers or red onions.  

Budget-Friendly Tips 

  • Swap out the blueberries for other berries that you have on hand.
  • Use another salty cheese that you have on hand.

Weight Watchers Points

 There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 3334IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg