Watermelon, Corn & Feta Salad

  • Servings: 4

Savor the flavors of summer with this deliciously light salad featuring diced watermelon, baby arugula, crumbled Feta cheese and canned corn. But don’t spend your summer nights husking corn! Canned corn is packed with nutrition, freshness and flavor, and saves you time in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:

  • 3 cups diced watermelon
  • 1 (11-ounce) can no salt added whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup baby arugula or watercress leaves
  • 1/4 cup crumbled reduced fat Feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint, optional

PREPARATION

Prepare dressing: In medium bowl combine orange juice, orange peel and honey; gradually whisk in olive oil until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare Salad: In large bowl combine diced watermelon, corn and arugula leaves; toss with orange dressing. Sprinkle with Feta cheese and mint.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

Calories: 210; Total fat: 13g; Saturated fat:2.5 g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 230mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Sugar: 12g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 4g; Vitamin A: 10%DV*; Vitamin C: 25%DV; Calcium: 4%DV; Iron: 2%DV;

*DV=Daily Value