Description
Watermelon Feta Salad is a bright and refreshing dish perfect for summer. Juicy watermelon cubes, crumbly salty feta, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint combine for a sweet and savory flavor explosion that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss watermelon, cucumber, feta, and mint together.
- Dress: Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss lightly to coat.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind the saltiness of the feta.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
For extra crunch, add toasted pepitas or sliced almonds. Basil can substitute mint for a different herbal note. Serve as a side dish or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: watermelon feta salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, sweet and savory salad, easy salad recipe