WATERMELON - Spicy Watermelon & Avocado Salad

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 1 cup cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch cubes)
• 1/2 jalapeno (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup baby arugula or mixed salad greens
• 2 tablespoons slivered red onion
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves (chopped, plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/4 orange (zest and juice)
• 1/2 lime (zest and juice)
• 2 teaspoons good extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ounce crumbled or diced feta

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the juice and zest of the orange and the lime and the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and some freshly cracked pepper. Add the watermelon, jalapeno, greens and mint and toss to evenly coat.

Transfer the watermelon salad to a serving dish and garnish with feta and avocado.

n.b. if there's time, combine dressing, watermelon, jalapeno, onions, tomato and mint and refrigerate for a few hours adding greens and avocado just before serving.

Calories 404.9
Total Fat 27.9 g
Saturated Fat 6.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 15.3 g
Cholesterol 20.0 mg
Sodium 387.9 mg
Potassium 915.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30.8 g
Dietary Fiber 10.0 g
Sugars 11.9 g
Protein 8.8 g