Watermelon and Feta Salad

I made up this salad one day when I bought a watermelon on special and didn't know what to do with it. It sounds unusual but it really works... It's great as a fresh starter or as an accompaniment to grilled fish or even a hot spicy curry to act as a cooler.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (Optional)
• ½ watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 (4 ounce) package Greek feta cheese, cubed
• 20 pitted black olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add watermelon, feta cheese, olives, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil to the onion mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar if lime juice tastes too sharp.