Summertime Watermelon and Tomatillo Salad

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Summertime Watermelon and Tomatillo Salad
in Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

4 cups watermelon , cut into bite-sized chunks
2 cups tomatillos , husks removed , thoroughly rinsed , quartered and thinly sliced ( about 1/2 pound )
2/3 cup feta cheese , crumbled ( or queso fresco )
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves , about 5 to 6 , chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno ( seeding optional )
2 tablespoons lime juice , fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
219
Sugar
21g
Fat
18g
This Summertime Watermelon and Tomatillo Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory notes, and a great accompaniment to grilled meats when the weather is warm. This salad is super easy to make, and it takes less than 30 minutes to put together. It is ideal to have it as is in a hot summer day or as a part of your BBQ side dish list. The feta cheese adds a nice salty balance to the fruit flavors and the jalapeno adds a spicy kick. This salad is perfect to serve at your next summer party, making it a surefire crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl combine watermelon, tomatillos, feta cheese, mint, and jalapeno.
2.In another small mixing bowl mix together lime juice, vinegar, salt, olive oil, and vegetable oil, until well combined.
3.Drizzle the dressing over the the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

PROS

Summertime Watermelon and Tomatillo Salad is a refreshing and light salad that captures all the flavors of summer.

It is easy to prepare, requires less than half an hour of your time.

Watermelon and tomatillos are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

CONS

This salad needs to be consumed immediately as it becomes soggy after a while.

Jalapeños can be too spicy for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin C which plays an important role in keeping your immune system healthy.
Tomatillos contain antioxidants that are known to reduce inflammation in the body, and combat heart disease.
Mint promotes digestion, keeps the body cool, and is good for skin health.

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