Panera Bread Inspired Watermelon and Feta Salad
Sliced cucumbers, cubed watermelon, and feta cheese tossed in an easy sesame vinaigrette with pistachios and herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon cubed
- 4 mini Persian cucumbers sliced
- 8 oz. Feta cheese block cubed
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Fresh basil or thyme chopped
- Chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine watermelon, cucumbers, and feta cheese.4 cups Watermelon , 4 mini Persian cucumbers, 8 oz. Feta cheese block
- In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp Rice vinegar , 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, Fresh cracked black pepper
- Garnish with fresh basil and pistachios. Enjoy immediately.Fresh basil or thyme, Chopped pistachios
Notes
*The classic Panera recipe is tossed in a Greek dressing and contains orzo pasta and red onion, I like this sesame vinaigrette for a little twist but Greek dressing could be substituted. Orzo pasta or Farro can be added for a heartier, more filling dish! Make sure to be gentle when combining so nothing get smashed, if adding avocado or "soft" ingredients it can help to add those after tossing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1180IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 1mg