Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring sweet watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by slicing your watermelon in half, then cut it into quarters for easier cubing.
- Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
- Crumble your feta cheese using your fingers or a fork into bite-sized pieces.
- Grab a handful of fresh mint leaves, and gently stack them before slicing.
- Thinly slice the quarter of the red onion if using.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, chopped mint, and onion.
- Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice over the salad.
- Allow the salad to rest in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using heirloom watermelon or sheep’s milk feta. Enjoy it fresh for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta cheese, summer salad, refreshing salad
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