Grilled Chicken & Watermelon Salad

By Valerie Villafane

Ingredients - Serves 4

• 4 – 4 oz. chicken breasts
• 4 cups watermelon
• 2 large cucumbers
• 4 oz. feta cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lime
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup mint leaves

Preparation

1. Cut cucumbers in half, & scoop out seeds with a spoon. Cut into thin slices & salt them. Store in the fridge overnight.

2. Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes, & place in a large bowl.

3. Drain the liquid from the cucumbers, & rinse them to remove the salt. Add cucumbers to the large bowl.

4. Crumble feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumbers.

5. Drizzle the olive oil over the watermelon.

6. Zest the lime & add both zest & lime juice to the bowl.

7. Chop mint leaves finely & add to the bowl. Toss the salad & store in the fridge.

8. Season the chicken with salt & pepper, and grill it.

9. Serve chicken with a side of cold & refreshing watermelon salad. 

Nutrition Facts - per serving:

Calories 391; Carbohydrates 16g; Fat 27g; Protein 23.6g