NewMeMD 's Star Spangled Watermelon Salad

This summertime salad from our NewMeMD wellness team consists of mixed greens, juicy watermelon, blueberries, feta and toasted almonds... drizzled with a sweet and tangy watermelon vinaigrette. It's definitely a nutritious dish worthy of your 4th of July picnic! 

Star Spangled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients
For the salad: 
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) slivered almonds
- small seedless watermelon
- 12 ounces mixed salad greens
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese

For the watermelon vinaigrette:
- 1 cup watermelon cubes
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds on sheet pan and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, watching carefully to prevent burning. Allow to cool.

2. Cut watermelon in half, and slice several 1/2-inch thick rounds. 

3. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many watermelon stars as desired. Reserve watermelon scraps.

4. Prepare watermelon vinaigrette by combining 1 cup leftover watermelon chunks, red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, garlic salt and oil in a mini food processor or blender. Process/blend for 30 seconds, or until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid and shake well before using.

5. In a large bowl layer mixed greens, blueberries, feta, almonds and watermelon stars. Just before serving, dress with watermelon vinaigrette and gently toss until salad ingredients are evenly coated.

6. Serve and enjoy eating healthfully (makes 8 servings)!

Nutritional Information
Calories per serving: 203
Total fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Sugars: 10.5 g
Dietary fiber: 4 g
Protein: 10.2 g

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--Your NewMeMD Wellness Team