Layered Watermelon, Tomato and Mixed Greens Salad with Feta Cheese
Cook time – 25 min
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Preparation time
- 25 minutes
- Calories
- 170
- Portions
- 4
An extra special blend of tender baby spinach and baby lettuces mingle with sweet and juicy grape tomatoes. Add watermelon, feta cheese and jalapeno pepper for an unexpected mix of flavor.
Directions
-
Cut tomatoes in half; set aside.
- Cut 8 (4x4-inch) squares or (4-inch) circles from watermelon; season each with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Combine salad blend, tomatoes, onion, feta, mint and jalapeno in large bowl. Toss with Lime-Orange Vinaigrette, to taste. For each serving, place one watermelon slice on large plate; spoon some salad onto watermelon. Top with second slice of watermelon; top with additional salad.
Dressing: Lime-Orange Vinaigrette: Whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper and salt , to taste until well blended. Makes about 1/3 cup.
Tips & Tricks
Cutting slices from a baby watermelon work well.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (5 oz.) DOLE® 50/50 Blend
- 2/3 cup grape tomatoes
- 8 (4'x4", 1/4-inch thick) slices watermelon*
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped DOLE® Red Onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- Lime-Orange Vinaigrette (recipe below)
Allergens: Milk and Other Dairy
Nutritional Facts
| 4 Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 267g |
| Calories | 170 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat (9 g) | 14% |
| Saturated Fat (2.5 g) | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated (1 g) | |
| Monounsaturated (6 g) | |
| Cholesterol (10 mg) | 3% |
| Sodium (140 mg) | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate (19 g) | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber (2 g) | 8% |
| Total Sugars (14 g) | |
| Protein (4 g) | |
| Calcium | 10% |
| Folate | 20% |
| Iron | 10% |
| Magnesium | 10% |
| Manganese | 20% |
| Potassium (490 mg) | 14% |
| Riboflavin | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 80% |
| Vitamin B6 | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 120% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.