Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad

  Salads

I always like to bring this to parties and potlucks, and people seem to really appreciate having a healthy option. No oil is necessary for this salad; the lemon juice combines with the feta to lightly coat the bright, fresh ingredients.

Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 12 servings (1 cup each).

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 12 fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Just before serving, add arugula and cheese; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 61 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

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