Bread Salad With Watermelon, Feta, and Red Onion

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Fresh summer salad with a twist - Bread Salad With Watermelon, Feta, and Red Onion

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

25-30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 slice country-style stale bread ( thick slice )
	1 medium red onion , sliced into thin rings
	3 cups cold watermelon , cut into 1-inch cubes
	1 cup greek feta , cut into 1/2-inch cubes ( about 4 ounces )
	1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar ( or raspberry vinegar )
	fresh ground black pepper
	1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

344

Sugar

19g

Fat

12g

Bread Salad With Watermelon, Feta, and Red Onion is a delightful and fresh summer salad that's perfect for those hot days when your body is craving something light and refreshing. The combination of toasted bread, juicy watermelon, and tangy feta cheese creates a unique texture and flavor that will refresh your taste buds. This salad is also incredibly easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. Give it a try and enjoy the burst of flavor that this salad has to offer!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	On a baking sheet, toast the bread in the oven until golden brown and crunch, this should take about 10-12 minutes.
3.	Let the bread cool, then break it up by hand into bite-size pieces.
4.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread pieces, sliced red onion, and cubed watermelon.
5.	Add the sherry wine vinegar and a few grinds of black pepper. Mix everything together gently.
6.	Add the cubed feta and mint leaves, mix everything together gently again.
7.	Divide the salad out onto dishes and enjoy.

PROS

This salad is a refreshing and unique twist on a classic summer salad.

The watermelon adds a burst of sweetness and the feta cheese adds a tangy flavor that balances everything out.

CONS

Bread salads can be heavy and carb-heavy.

While the watermelon adds a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, the addition of white bread and feta cheese can make this salad high in calories and fat.

Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Watermelon is a great source of vitamin C and A, and it also contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
The mint leaves in this recipe have been linked to promoting healthy digestion and reducing inflammation in the body.