Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe Easy Refreshing Summer Mint Salad
A light, refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint with a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for hot days and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (around 600 grams) of seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Thinly slice 1/4 cup (about 30 grams) of red onion. For milder flavor, soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Roughly chop 1/4 cup (about 10 grams) of fresh mint leaves.
- Crumble 1 cup (about 150 grams) of good-quality feta cheese over the watermelon.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of one lime over the bowl.
- Gently toss everything together using salad servers or clean hands to combine without crushing the watermelon cubes.
- Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, starting with a small amount due to feta’s saltiness.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
Notes
Chill watermelon beforehand for extra refreshment. Toss salad gently to avoid crushing watermelon cubes. Dress salad just before serving to prevent sogginess. Use fresh mint for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute feta with vegan cheese or marinated tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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