Description
This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect summer dish! The sweet and juicy watermelon pairs beautifully with the salty, tangy feta cheese, creating a balance of flavors that’s ideal for hot days. With fresh mint and a light drizzle of olive oil, it’s an easy and elegant salad to serve at picnics, barbecues, or any summer gathering!
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional for extra zest)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the watermelon: Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces, removing the seeds if necessary.
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Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves. If you’re using red onion, add it to the bowl as well.
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Dress the salad: Drizzle the olive oil over the salad. Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Gently toss the ingredients together to combine, being careful not to break up the watermelon too much.
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Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
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Enjoy: Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer!
Notes
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle some roasted sunflower seeds or slivered almonds on top of the salad.
- If you don’t have fresh mint, basil can also work as a delicious alternative.
- To make it a more filling dish, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg